How DigiKey is dealing with tariff chaos
(text.npr.org)
Thief River Falls is in northwestern Minnesota, and along with having a really cool name is really small. But it grew a very big company that is now riding out an unprecedented and unpredictable storm - tariffs.
Thief River Falls is in northwestern Minnesota, and along with having a really cool name is really small. But it grew a very big company that is now riding out an unprecedented and unpredictable storm - tariffs.
Drum Machine Price Before Tariffs: $399, After Tariffs: $977
(synthtopia.com)
Music gear prices are skyrocketing as a result of the Trump administration’s new tariffs, and this is going to significantly impact US musicians’ instrument purchase plans for the foreseeable future.
Music gear prices are skyrocketing as a result of the Trump administration’s new tariffs, and this is going to significantly impact US musicians’ instrument purchase plans for the foreseeable future.
The many ways tarrifs will hit electronics
(ieee.org)
Like the industry he covers, Shawn DuBravac had already had quite a week by the time IEEE Spectrum spoke to him early last Thursday, 10 April 2025. As chief economist at IPC, the 3,000-member industry association for electronics manufacturers, he’s tasked with figuring out the impact of the tsunami of tariffs the U.S. government has planned, paused, or enacted. Earlier that morning he’d recalculated price changes for electronics in the U.S.
Like the industry he covers, Shawn DuBravac had already had quite a week by the time IEEE Spectrum spoke to him early last Thursday, 10 April 2025. As chief economist at IPC, the 3,000-member industry association for electronics manufacturers, he’s tasked with figuring out the impact of the tsunami of tariffs the U.S. government has planned, paused, or enacted. Earlier that morning he’d recalculated price changes for electronics in the U.S.
US chocolate prices surge amid soaring cocoa costs and tariffs
(theguardian.com)
For many Americans celebrating Easter, the holiday is incomplete without chocolate: chocolate bunnies and eggs, bars tucked into Easter baskets, candy hidden in plastic eggs for Easter egg hunts.
For many Americans celebrating Easter, the holiday is incomplete without chocolate: chocolate bunnies and eggs, bars tucked into Easter baskets, candy hidden in plastic eggs for Easter egg hunts.
U.S. Gas Exports to China Stopped After Beijing Imposed Tariffs
(nytimes.com)
China has stopped buying liquefied natural gas from the United States after imposing a 15 percent tariff on these shipments on Feb. 10, ship tracking data shows, in the latest sign that Beijing continues to decouple from the U.S. economy.
China has stopped buying liquefied natural gas from the United States after imposing a 15 percent tariff on these shipments on Feb. 10, ship tracking data shows, in the latest sign that Beijing continues to decouple from the U.S. economy.
Trek tells retailers of immediate price increases
(bicycleretailer.com)
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek and Electra retailers were informed Thursday by email that bike prices for most models will rise immediately because of the 10% tariff surcharge announced April 2, increasing costs "to a level that needs to be addressed."
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek and Electra retailers were informed Thursday by email that bike prices for most models will rise immediately because of the 10% tariff surcharge announced April 2, increasing costs "to a level that needs to be addressed."
Apple airlifted iPhones worth a record $2B from India in March
(yahoo.com)
Apple's main India suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the United States in March, an all-time high, as the U.S. company airlifted devices to bypass President Donald Trump's impending tariffs, customs data shows.
Apple's main India suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the United States in March, an all-time high, as the U.S. company airlifted devices to bypass President Donald Trump's impending tariffs, customs data shows.
Trump Moves to Put New Tariffs on Computer Chips and Drugs
(nytimes.com)
The Trump administration took steps on Monday that appear likely to result in new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceutical products, adding to the levies President Trump has put on imports globally.
The Trump administration took steps on Monday that appear likely to result in new tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceutical products, adding to the levies President Trump has put on imports globally.
Three Reasons Apple tariffs won't be reapplied
(9to5mac.com)
Let’s see, where are we in the Trump tariff saga? After the White House increased tariffs on Chinese imports <counts> five times in the space of nine weeks, we then got a “pause” and an exemption on consumer electronics products – before the latest development.
Let’s see, where are we in the Trump tariff saga? After the White House increased tariffs on Chinese imports <counts> five times in the space of nine weeks, we then got a “pause” and an exemption on consumer electronics products – before the latest development.
Tariffs, Saving, and Investment
(grumpy-economist.com)
I haven’t written much about tariffs, because so many other economists are doing such a great job. Tariffs are easy: The right answer is unilateral free trade. Tariffs are hard: The rest is explaining why 100 objections are wrong. I’ll get there.
I haven’t written much about tariffs, because so many other economists are doing such a great job. Tariffs are easy: The right answer is unilateral free trade. Tariffs are hard: The rest is explaining why 100 objections are wrong. I’ll get there.
Smartphone tariffs are coming back in 'a month or two,' says Trump admin
(theverge.com)
Smartphones, laptops, and other products that are exempt from Trump’s April 9th tariffs will be lumped in with duties on semiconductors in “a month or two,” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told ABC News anchor Jonathan Karl on This Week.
Smartphones, laptops, and other products that are exempt from Trump’s April 9th tariffs will be lumped in with duties on semiconductors in “a month or two,” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told ABC News anchor Jonathan Karl on This Week.
Chinese suppliers are offering U.S. sellers a tariff solution–but it's not legal
(fortune.com)
Exclusive: Chinese suppliers are offering U.S. Amazon sellers a tariff solution—but it’s not legal
Exclusive: Chinese suppliers are offering U.S. Amazon sellers a tariff solution—but it’s not legal
Trump exempts smartphones, laptops, and semiconductors from new tariffs
(techcrunch.com)
The Trump administration is carving out big tariff exemptions for the tech industry.
The Trump administration is carving out big tariff exemptions for the tech industry.
iPhone won't face Trump tariff price hike for now following exemption
(9to5mac.com)
Apple and its customers can breathe a sigh of relief today after the White House carved tariff exemptions for smartphones, laptops, and more.
Apple and its customers can breathe a sigh of relief today after the White House carved tariff exemptions for smartphones, laptops, and more.
Trump gives Apple a giant break with wide-ranging tariff exemptions
(appleinsider.com)
In a surprise announcement extremely late on Friday night, President Trump has exempted smart phones, computers, and chips from the so-called reciprocal tariffs, sparing Apple and others billions in import fees.
In a surprise announcement extremely late on Friday night, President Trump has exempted smart phones, computers, and chips from the so-called reciprocal tariffs, sparing Apple and others billions in import fees.
US Customs Delays Tariff Collection Until 'Glitch' Is Resolved
(pymnts.com)
A glitch has reportedly delayed the collection of tariffs by U.S. Customs.
A glitch has reportedly delayed the collection of tariffs by U.S. Customs.
Tesla stops taking orders in China for two models imported from US
(theguardian.com)
Tesla has stopped taking orders in China for two models it previously imported from the US, as companies scramble to adapt to prohibitive tariffs imposed in Donald Trump’s trade war.
Tesla has stopped taking orders in China for two models it previously imported from the US, as companies scramble to adapt to prohibitive tariffs imposed in Donald Trump’s trade war.
Tesla Halts Orders in China on U.S. Imported Models
(nytimes.com)
Tesla has stopped accepting new orders in China for two car models that it imports from a factory in the United States, after the Chinese government imposed steep tariffs on American imports.
Tesla has stopped accepting new orders in China for two car models that it imports from a factory in the United States, after the Chinese government imposed steep tariffs on American imports.
China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Imports to 125%
(nytimes.com)
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs on Friday, raising its own tariffs on American goods to 125 percent, from 84 percent.
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs on Friday, raising its own tariffs on American goods to 125 percent, from 84 percent.
China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% and says it won't respond any further
(bbc.com)
China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% as the trade war with the US over Donald Trump's global tariffs escalates
China raises tariffs on US goods to 125% as the trade war with the US over Donald Trump's global tariffs escalates
Amazon's Chinese sellers to raise prices or quit US market as tariffs hit 145%
(arstechnica.com)
Chinese companies that sell to US customers on Amazon are reportedly preparing to raise prices or quit the US market because of tariffs imposed by President Trump.
Chinese companies that sell to US customers on Amazon are reportedly preparing to raise prices or quit the US market because of tariffs imposed by President Trump.
When it comes to tariffs, China is a special case
(twitter.com)
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