2025 GIE Media Manufacturing Group Tariffs Survey Question Title * 1. How would you characterize the business outlook for your company right now? Very positive Somewhat positive Somewhat negative Very negative Question Title * 2. How do you plan to handle tariffs? Pass along to customer Absorb cost Combination of both Question Title * 3. Due to the tariffs, what do you expect for overall company sales? Increase Decrease Stay the same Question Title * 4. Due to the tariffs, what do you expect for overall company production levels? Increase Decrease Stay the same Question Title * 5. Due to the tariffs, what do you expect for full-time employment at your company? Hire more workers Lay off workers No change Question Title * 6. Due to the tariffs, what do you expect to happen to the level of exports from your company? Increase Decrease Stay the same Question Title * 7. Due to the tariffs, what do you expect to happen with raw material prices? Increase Decrease Stay the same Question Title * 8. Due to the tariffs, what are your company’s capital investment plans? Increase Decrease Stay the same Question Title * 9. Due to the tariffs, have you currently paused any capital investment equipment already ordered? Yes No Question Title * 10. Due to the tariffs, do you plan to pause any capital investment equipment already ordered? Yes No Question Title * 11. Do you use imported components to manufacture items in the U.S.? Yes No Question Title * 12. How will you approach planning/budgeting for the remainder of the year when tariffs are on again, off again, on again, and then off again? Question Title * 13. How many employees are currently on your business’ payroll nationwide? 1 to 24 employees 25 to 50 employees 51 to 99 employees 100 or more employees Question Title * 14. What primary industries do you serve? Please select all that apply. Aerospace Manufacturing Medical Manufacturing Defense Manufacturing Automotive Manufacturing Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. If you’re willing to be interviewed, please provide your contact information: Name Company State/Province Email Address Phone Number Done