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Report: Five Reasons '26 Could Bring New Supply Chain Stress

Industrial automation OEMs may have a small window of opportunity before trade tensions between China and the U.S. continue to pressure the supply chain. Per the "Why Another Supply Chain Crunch Could Be on the Horizon for Automation OEMs" report, automation OEMs should act now to assess exposure, strengthen supplier networks, and ensure resilience before demand ramps back up.
Here are five reasons why.
1. A rebound is coming—but it could get complicated.
After a year of hesitation driven by shifting U.S. trade policy, many automation OEMs are anticipating a surge of delayed orders in early 2026. Lower interest rates through the end of 2025 are expected to fuel this rebound, potentially turning “wait-and-see” into “ready-to-order.”
