We have manufacturing and technical facilities located in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our global operations are subject to complex international laws and regulations and numerous risks and uncertainties, including changes in monetary and fiscal policies, including those related to tax and trade, cross-border trade restrictions or prohibitions, import or export duties or other charges or taxes, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates, inflation, changing economic and employment conditions, changes in foreign visitor and immigration policies, public health crises, unreliable intellectual property protection and legal systems, insufficient infrastructures, social unrest, political instability and disputes (including, for example, impacts of the military conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East and heightened tension in the Red Sea), incompatible business practices, and international terrorism.
Changes in policies or laws governing the terms of foreign trade, and in particular increased trade restrictions, tariffs or taxes on imports from countries where we either manufacture products or buy raw materials, such as Mexico, China, and Canada, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. Certain of our current manufacturing facilities in Mexico operate under the Mexican Maquiladora (IMMEX) program, which provides for reduced tariffs and eased import regulations. We could be adversely affected by changes in the IMMEX program or our failure to comply with its requirements. Regarding imported goods and raw materials, increased tariffs or taxes on purchases from countries, such as China, could materially impact our results of operations if we cannot effectively source such goods and raw materials from other suppliers in the U.S. or alternative countries. In addition, compliance with multiple and often conflicting laws and regulations of various countries can be challenging and expensive.
We employ a global workforce, attracting talent from across the globe and employing leaders to manage our sales and production operations across multiple countries. Changes in foreign visitor or immigration policies across the globe could materially impact our results of operations if we cannot effectively hire, recruit and retain talent in our organization, or if such policies impede our leaders from operating a global business.
Embargoes or sanctions imposed by the U.S. government or those abroad that restrict or prohibit sales to or purchases from specific persons or countries or based upon product classification may expose us to potential criminal and civil sanctions to the extent that we are alleged or found to be in violation, whether intentional or unintentional. In connection with the military conflict in Ukraine, governments in the U.S. and abroad extended and expanded sanctions against Russia and entities known to be supporting Russian interests, including on certain companies located in countries in which we operate, including China, Germany, and Serbia. We do not have manufacturing operations in Ukraine or Russia nor any significant business relationships in or associated with Ukraine or Russia, however we are continuing to monitor the sanctions requirements and reacting as necessary to ensure compliance. We cannot predict future regulatory requirements to which our business operations may be subject or the manner in which existing laws might be administered or interpreted. Significant developments or changes in these regulatory requirements could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows.
In addition, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act and other similar anti-corruption laws generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making payments to improperly influence foreign government officials or other persons for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the global enforcement of anti-corruption laws. In the event that we believe our employees or agents may have violated applicable anti-corruption laws, or if we are subject to allegations of any such violations, we may have to expend significant time and financial resources toward the investigation and remediation of the matter, which could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and reputation.