Central PA Manufacturing Tariff Poll
Thank you for participating. The purpose is to gain additional insight into the impact proposed tariffs may have on the Central Pennsylvania manufacturing sector.
This poll will take just a few minutes, and your input will remain anonymous.
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Provide a brief description of your manufacturing sector or your manufacturing NAICS code. Ex. plastics, metal, automotive, etc.
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What effect will tariffs have on your forecasted sales/revenue?
We project an - increase - in sales/revenue
We project a - decrease - in sales/revenue
We project that sales/revenue will stay about the same
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Will your employee headcount be affected by the proposed tariffs?
Yes, there will be an - increase - in employee headcount
Yes, there will be a - decrease - in employee headcount
No, our employee headcount will remain the same
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Considering raw materials and finished goods inventory levels, will you be:
Check all that apply
Increasing raw material inventory
Increasing finished goods inventory
Decreasing raw materials inventory
Decreasing finished goods inventory
Undecided
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Will tariffs affect your raw material sourcing?
Yes, we will seek more domestic suppliers
Yes, we will seek alternative international suppliers
Yes, we will seek both domestic and alternative international suppliers
No, there will be no significant impact
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Will you adjust pricing due to tariffs?
Yes, we will increase pricing for customers
Yes, but we will absorb the costs without raising pricing for customers
No, we anticipate no changes in pricing
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How will your company adapt to tariff-related challenges?
Check all that apply
Reshore/nearshore
Diversify suppliers
Advocate/lobby for policy changes
Pass costs to customers
Absorb costs internally
Other
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Is your company already experiencing impact based on the proposed tariffs?
Yes
No
Unsure
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9A. What is your top concern related to the proposed tariffs? In the next three questions, we would like to learn more about your top 3 concerns related to the proposed tariffs. Please enter one concern in 9A, 9B and 9C.
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9B. What is your 2nd top concern related to the proposed tariffs?
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9C. What is your 3rd top concern related to the proposed tariffs?
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Will you need to change, modify, or cancel any existing contracts based on tariffs?
Yes, we will have to change, modify or cancel contracts
No
Unsure
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Are you planning on creating a response team to monitor and strategize any changes based on the proposed tariffs?
Yes, we plan on creating a response team
No, we do not plan on creating a response team
We have already created a response team
Undecided
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Thank you!
Thank you for your time and valuable insights. Your feedback will contribute to a better understanding of the real-world effects of tariffs on the manufacturing industry in Central PA.