President Trump’s tariff measures are causing economic uncertainty, which is slowing capital investments in warehouse automation, according to Interact Analysis. Automation vendors report that customers are hesitant to approve significant expenditures due to fears of future policy changes, leading to delays in projects. Recent tariffs have heightened global economic fears, impacting hiring and spending plans. The ongoing uncertainty is expected to extend the sales cycles for automation technologies, particularly high-cost systems, amid a challenging economic environment and rising interest rates.

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