3 companies adapting their strategies due to policy changes

The current debate on tariffs shows how quickly everyone became interested in the economy. However, investors are primarily concerned about the unknown, as it is unclear what specific tariff policy steps the new US administration will take. Although the exact impacts are not yet known, some companies are already planning certain actions and price increases in response to possible changes in tariff policy.

Here we look at three major companies - AutoZone, Columbia Sportswear and Stanley Black & Decker - and how their preliminary responses to tariff changes may affect their stocks.

AutoZone $AZO

AutoZone Inc, a well-known automotive parts retailer, is one of the companies that may be directly affected by tariff changes. The company's share price is now at $3,136, which is too high for many retail investors. It is therefore expected that in the event of higher tariffs, the company might consider a stock split to make it more affordable for the wider public.

In addition, the new administration…