{"id":387,"date":"2025-06-11T10:07:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T08:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saaf.dk\/nyheder\/new-us-tariffs-what-does-it-mean-for-danish-companies-in-the-energy-sector\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:29:43","slug":"new-us-tariffs-what-does-it-mean-for-danish-companies-in-the-energy-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saaf.dk\/en\/new-us-tariffs-what-does-it-mean-for-danish-companies-in-the-energy-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"New US tariffs &#8211; what does it mean for Danish companies in the energy sector?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Increased pressure on Danish exports and global value chains<\/h2>\n<p>In March and May 2025, the US government imposed or threatened a series of new tariffs on imports of European goods, including a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum and a threat of a 50% tariff on selected EU goods. These measures are part of the so-called &#8220;Trump Reciprocal Tariff Act&#8221;, which aims to equalize tariff differences between the US and the EU. The EU has responded with countermeasures that will hit US industrial goods and agricultural products, among other things.<\/p>\n<h2>Consequences for Danish companies in the energy sector<\/h2>\n<p>Although the direct impact on Denmark is limited, there may be derived consequences for Danish companies, especially in the energy sector:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased production costs:<\/strong> Increased tariffs on steel and aluminum can lead to higher prices for these raw materials, affecting companies that produce energy equipment and components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supply chain disruptions:<\/strong> Companies with production in the US or reliance on transatlantic suppliers may experience delays and increased costs due to tariffs and countermeasures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency risks:<\/strong> Trade uncertainty and potential exchange rate fluctuations can affect export revenues and require increased attention to financial risk management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recommendations for Danish companies<\/h2>\n<p>To some extent, the uncertainty can be compared to the conditions when the Covid 19 pandemic appeared and companies had to organize themselves in a new way and prepare for sudden changes.<\/p>\n<p>To meet the new challenges in customs, we recommend the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review supply chains<\/strong>: Identify dependencies on US suppliers and consider alternative sourcing options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaluate contracts<\/strong>: Check existing contracts for force majeure clauses and price adjustments in case of tariff changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider customs optimization<\/strong>: Explore options for duty exemptions, bonded warehouses or changes in country of origin to minimize customs costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthen currency management<\/strong>: Implement strategies to manage currency risks, including the use of financial instruments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay updated<\/strong>: Follow developments in trade negotiations and be prepared for further changes in tariffs and trade agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Contact us<\/h3>\n<p>At SAAF, we are ready to advise on contract adjustments and strategic risk management in light of the new trade barriers. Contact us for a no-obligation discussion on how your business can best navigate the changing trade landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Increased pressure on Danish exports and global value chains In March and May 2025, the US government imposed or threatened a series of new tariffs on imports of European goods, including a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum and a threat of a 50% tariff on selected EU goods. 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