US Tariffs Are Making Swimming Pools Pricier, Market Leader Says

The world’s largest swimming pool maker will likely hike prices for a second time this year as a result of US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.

“I think we’ll have to raise prices somewhat due to tariffs,” Fluidra SA Chief Executive Officer Jaime Ramirez said in an interview. “How much, I can’t tell you right now, because it depends on what they announce about China in the coming weeks.”

Barcelona-based Fluidra is not alone in lifting prices this year in the US, where it’s the second-largest poolmaker. Rival Pentair Plc has done so too, and that’s without taking into account ...