• How Global Trade War Affects Data Storage
Tariff battles between the US and China, coupled with Europe’s retaliatory measures, could disrupt global data centers, risking millions of petabytes of data. Rising tariffs have directly impacted the data processing industry, which relies on Chinese manufacturing and equipment imports. This puts pressure on data centers, forcing them to either raise prices or face shutdowns.
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Think the storage industry doesn’t affect the average user? Unfortunately, that’s not true, and the trade war will hit everyone’s wallet.
Impact of the Trade War on Data Storage
The trade war between the US and China has escalated to historic levels. On April 3, 2025, the US imposed 25% tariffs on strategic goods like electronics, semiconductors, and metals, with rates on Chinese products initially reaching 60%. As of today, tariffs on Chinese imports have surged to an effective total of 145%, combining a 125% base rate with an additional 20% levy tied to fentanyl-related measures. In response, China has retaliated with 125% duties on all American goods, effective April 11, 2025.
critical for servers and storage equipment, face severe shortages due to tariff restrictions. China, a major producer, may redirect exports to its domestic market, leaving Western data centers in a bind.
Rising Costs: High tariffs increase the cost of equipment and energy — key components for data centers. In China, redirected exports may saturate the domestic market, but global prices will still rise.
Energy Constraints: Data centers consume vast amounts of electricity. As tariffs disrupt oil and gas trade, energy prices are volatile, threatening data
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