Tariffs, Other Geopolitical Issues Having Mixed Impact on Greenhouse Supplies
June 23, 2026 Greenhouse manufacturers and component suppliers are navigating many of the same pressures as growers. From tighter margins and energy costs to shifting expectations around automation and integration, the forces shaping plant production are shipping the structures and systems behind it.
To better understand where the market is headed, Greenhouse Grower surveyed members of the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA), whose products range from greenhouse structures and coverings to controls and lighting systems. Here’s Part 5, where we cover how tariffs, supply chain conditions, and other geopolitical issues are affecting the market. You can find previous parts of the series, which covered capital investment trends, energy costs, grower pain points, and overall market challenges and opportunities, here.
How have tariffs, supply chain conditions, or other geopolitical issues affected your business?
“They’ve given us more opportunities to compete with European suppliers.” — Justin Jacobs, Argus Controls Ltd.
“Tariffs have made us more competitive in our market.” — Adam Pound, AgraTech Inc.
“Tariffs have absolutely had an impact, but you also need to fully understand the reason why the tariffs were placed. Many products regarding imported “ag” equipment may not have been affected, but some companies are capitalizing on the tariff train, legit or not. It depends on how it is brought into the country. Logistics has been the hardest hit, affecting lead times globally.” — John Juhler, Vostermans Ventilation Inc.
“Tariffs seemed to be acceptable by most in the increased cost of goods to meet a more equitable future in trade. The geopolitical issues revolving around current wars and actions are causing additional cost challenges due to oil and shipping pressures.” — Tim Lauer, Albert J. Lauer Inc.
“It has caused shipping delays and disruptions. It has forced us to raise pricing.” — Earl Craker, Green-Tek, Inc.
“Tariffs have become a big burden on the cost of doing business. All material costs have increased, fuel has increased, and insurance costs have increased. It’s hard to hold pricing that way.” — Bob Bruns, Link4 Corp.
“Geopolitical factors and tariffs have introduced a higher level of uncertainty and cost pressure across the supply chain. They’ve impacted raw material sourcing, increased input costs, and created variability in lead times. As a result, agility and planning have become critical. We’ve responded by diversifying supply sources, optimizing inventory strategies, and maintaining transparent communication with customers, ensuring we can navigate these challenges while continuing to support their operations.” — Peter Luca Ardizzone, Macrolux USA
“Geopolitical issues, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions have primarily affected component costs, lead times, and supplier reliability. As a result, we have focused more on supplier diversification, inventory planning, and long-term purchasing strategies to reduce risk and maintain consistent product availability for our customers.” — Patricia Dean, Wadsworth Control Systems
“The supply chain has been tough to deal with. Geopolitical issues are a very big issue for stability of investors.” — Ian Morrell, Climate Control Systems
“It has made us focus on being a reliable North American partner. More clients ask for DDP and need help with navigating tariffs.” — Kassim Tremblay, Sollum Technologies
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