[Elecraft] Tariff Question

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Rob,

I can't speak for the Japanese (my guess is they're not affected by tariffs at all). But yes, anyone developing electronic products in the US is definitely impacted. 

A large fraction of the parts we -- and everyone else -- use come from countries subject to current US tariffs. And in many cases, there are simply no substitutes. We're attempting to minimize the impact by sourcing from other places where possible, which has resulted in some redesign. But it's an ongoing challenge. We're hoping for lower or eliminated tariffs in the future, of course.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



> On Oct 8, 2019, at 10:56 AM, W3DX via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Guys-
> 
> I know the tariffs are having a broad-based effect on the electronics industry. Can you comment on how tariffs are impacting American radio manufacturers like Elecraft? Do Japanese companies face tariffs on their Chinese components, or do Japanese manufacturers avoid tariffs because the Chinese components are sourced through Japan?
> 
> Wishing Elecraft best of luck through the tariff situation and appreciate all of the cool new products.
> 
> 73 & DX,
> 
> Rob, W3DX 
> 
> KX2 #0005