WillScot Holdings Corp

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Trade policies and changes in trade policies, including the imposition of or increases in tariffs, their enforcement, downstream consequences, including any resulting changes in international trade relations, may materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and outlook.

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Tariffs and/or other developments with respect to trade policies, trade agreements and government regulations may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. From time to time, the US government has historically imposed and may in the future impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and other imports from certain countries or countries generally, which could result in increased costs to us for these materials. Without limitation, (i) tariffs currently in place and (ii) the imposition by the federal government of new tariffs on imports to the US could materially increase (a) the cost of our products that we are offering for sale or lease, (b) the cost of certain products that we source from foreign manufacturers, and (c) the cost of certain raw materials or products that we utilize. We may not be able to pass such increased costs on to our customers, and we may not be able to secure sources of certain products and materials that are not subject to tariffs on a timely basis. The current US administration has implemented or increased, or announced plans to implement or increase tariffs, including on products manufactured in China, Canada, and Mexico, though it remains unclear what specific actions will be implemented or be maintained. The implementation or maintenance of tariffs announced to date or announced in the future, or any escalation of trade tensions, additional tariffs, retaliatory measures by foreign governments or shifts in US or international trade policies could increase uncertainty and adversely impact our supply chain, increase costs, and reduce demand for our products, directly or indirectly due to negative effects on our customers, the US economy, the economies of other countries in which we operate or the global economy, any or all of which developments may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Further, the duration and scope of these potential effects are unknown. Although we actively monitor our procurement policies and practices to avoid undue reliance on foreign goods subject to tariffs, when practicable, there is no assurance that any actions we implement as a result will allow us to avoid these potential effects.