Traeger, Inc.

Previous wording

There have been significant changes and proposed changes in recent years to U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and treaties affecting imports. For example, the U.S. has announced and implemented additional tariffs on certain imports from China under multiple authorities. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs, invalidating certain tariffs that had been imposed under IEEPA. In response to this ruling, the President signed a proclamation imposing a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026. Section 122 tariffs are subject to a 150-day statutory limit and expired by operation of law on July 24, 2026, absent extension by Congress. The legality of the Section 122 tariffs is itself the subject of ongoing litigation; on March 5, 2026, twenty-four states filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenging the President's authority to impose global tariffs under Section 122, and a separate legal challenge was filed by impacted businesses on March 9, 2026. On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the Section 122 tariffs are unlawful. The court's injunction applied only to the specific plaintiffs, and the tariffs remained in effect for all other importers while the administration pursued an appeal until they expired by operation of law on July 24, 2026. In addition, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has initiated new Section 301 investigations targeting structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors and forced labor practices. The forced labor investigations resulted in additional Section 301 tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, subject to certain product exemptions, effective July 24, 2026, and the structural excess capacity investigations could result in additional country-specific tariffs similar in scope to those previously imposed under IEEPA. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods also remain in effect.

Current wording

There have been significant changes and proposed changes in recent years to U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and treaties affecting imports. For example, the U.S. has announced and implemented additional tariffs on certain imports from China under multiple authorities. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs, invalidating certain tariffs that had been imposed under IEEPA. In response to this ruling, the President signed a proclamation imposing a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026. Section 122 tariffs are subject to a 150-day statutory limit and expired by operation of law on July 24, 2026, and were not extended by Congress. The legality of the Section 122 tariffs is itself the subject of ongoing litigation; on March 5, 2026, twenty-four states filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenging the President's authority to impose global tariffs under Section 122, and a separate legal challenge was filed by impacted businesses on March 9, 2026. On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the Section 122 tariffs are unlawful. The court's injunction applied only to the specific plaintiffs, and the tariffs remained in effect for all other importers while the administration pursued an appeal until they expired by operation of law on July 24, 2026. In addition, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has initiated new Section 301 investigations targeting structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors and forced labor practices. The forced labor investigations resulted in additional Section 301 tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, subject to certain product exemptions, effective July 24, 2026, and the structural excess capacity investigations could result in additional country-specific tariffs similar in scope to those previously imposed under IEEPA. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods also remain in effect.

Previous wording

In addition, our products and the components and materials used in their manufacture currently are or may in the future be subject to antidumping or countervailing duties. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission continue to initiate and conduct antidumping and countervailing duty investigations covering a wide range of products imported from countries in which we source goods. The application of these orders to products we import, or on raw materials and components used in their manufacture, could result in the assessment of special antidumping or countervailing duty rates that may be substantial. These duties are assessed retroactively and final duty rates may increase significantly from the estimated rates deposited at the time of entry. For example, in April 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued us a notice of action asserting that certain drip tray and bucket liners sourced from China fall within the scope of certain antidumping and countervailing orders. We disputed this determination and are pursuing formal proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce. While we do not currently believe that the outcome of this matter will have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, the ultimate outcome remains uncertain, and an adverse resolution of this or similar future proceedings could result in the retroactive assessment of substantial duties.

Current wording

In addition, our products and the components and materials used in their manufacture currently are or may in the future be subject to antidumping or countervailing duties. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission continue to initiate and conduct antidumping and countervailing duty investigations covering a wide range of products imported from countries in which we source goods. The application of these orders to products we import, or on raw materials and components used in their manufacture, could result in the assessment of special antidumping or countervailing duty rates that may be substantial. These duties are assessed retroactively and final duty rates may increase significantly from the estimated rates deposited at the time of entry. For example, in April 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued us a proposed notice of action asserting that certain drip tray and bucket liners sourced from China are subject to certain antidumping and countervailing duty orders. We have responded to the proposed notice of action and have initiated formal proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce to seek scope ruling on the applicable orders. We believe a loss is not probable and we are currently unable to estimate the amount, or range of amounts, of any such loss, the ultimate outcome remains uncertain, and an adverse resolution of this or similar future proceedings could result in the retroactive assessment of substantial duties.

Previous wording

In response to the tariffs announced by the U.S., China and other countries have imposed or proposed additional tariffs on certain exports from the United States. There is substantial uncertainty about the future relationship between the United States and other countries with respect to trade policies, taxes, government regulations, and tariffs. This uncertainty has been heightened by the February 2026 Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariffs and the May 2026 U.S. Court of International Trade ruling striking down the Section 122 tariffs, which together have resulted in changes to the tariff structure and cast doubt on the administration's current legal authority to maintain broad-based global tariffs. The administration has stated that combining Section 122, Section 232, and Section 301 tariffs will result in virtually unchanged tariff revenue in 2026, signaling its intent to maintain similar tariff levels through alternative legal authorities. However, the Section 122 tariffs expired by operation of law on July 24, 2026, absent extension by Congress, and while USTR has finalized forced-labor-related Section 301 tariffs effective July 24, 2026, its structural excess capacity Section 301 investigations remain pending, creating additional uncertainty as to the tariff rates that will apply to our imports in the second half of 2026 and beyond. We cannot predict whether, and to what extent, U.S. trade policies will change in the future. A significant proportion of our products, including our grills, are manufactured in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and other regions outside of the United States. Approximately 80% of our grills are manufactured in China. Accordingly, such U.S. policy changes have made it and may continue to make it difficult or more expensive for us to obtain certain downstream products manufactured outside the United States, which could affect our revenue and profitability. Any of these factors could depress economic activity and restrict our access to suppliers or customers, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and affect our strategy in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and elsewhere around the world.

Current wording

In response to the tariffs announced by the U.S., China and other countries have imposed or proposed additional tariffs on certain exports from the United States. There is substantial uncertainty about the future relationship between the United States and other countries with respect to trade policies, taxes, government regulations, and tariffs. This uncertainty has been heightened by the February 2026 Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariffs and the May 2026 U.S. Court of International Trade ruling striking down the Section 122 tariffs, which together have resulted in changes to the tariff structure and cast doubt on the administration's current legal authority to maintain broad-based global tariffs. The Section 122 tariffs expired by operation of law on July 24, 2026, and were not extended by Congress, and while USTR has finalized forced-labor-related Section 301 tariffs effective July 24, 2026, its structural excess capacity Section 301 investigations remain pending, creating additional uncertainty as to the tariff rates that will apply to our imports for the remainder of 2026 and beyond. We cannot predict whether, and to what extent, U.S. trade policies will change in the future. A significant proportion of our products, including our grills, are manufactured in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and other regions outside of the United States. Approximately 80% of our grills are manufactured in China. Accordingly, such U.S. policy changes have made it and may continue to make it difficult or more expensive for us to obtain certain downstream products manufactured outside the United States, which could affect our revenue and profitability. Any of these factors could depress economic activity and restrict our access to suppliers or customers, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and affect our strategy in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and elsewhere around the world.

Previous wording

Other than the foregoing, there have been no material changes with respect to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Current wording

Other than as set forth above, there have been no material changes with respect to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.