Broadwind Energy said a 25% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on most imported steel has begun to negatively impact its wind structural tower division, although efficient factory operations will help mitigate this risk.

“While tower orders have improved since a year ago, we believe the impact of steel tariffs has caused domestic steel prices to spike, which has caused some customers to delay placing orders or shift their tower procurement to overseas,” said chief executive Stephanie Kushmer in a statement.