#retaliatorytariffs

[adafruit]

Desk of Ladyada - Tariff Talk! ASK AWAY! 📦🌎💸

We're doing the show tonight or Tues, so much is going on. Lots more questions came in too! Post yours before we go live…

This week was not a big week for engineering because we're neck-deep in tariff management! We had a video on Wednesday about the first round of tariffs announced—they have since been ratcheted up to 20% + 125% = 145% minimum on products from China and Hong Kong. "Retaliatory" tariffs on products from other countries have been paused, but there's still a 10% global tariff.

Then on Friday, it looks like some HTS codes

Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE UNITED

were "exempted" temporarily

Securing America's Borders

Let's take a look at the CBP (link) and the exempt tariff codes

and see how they might apply to the kinds of stuff we use to do our electronics engineering.

The Great Search - How to Source Tariffed & Non-Tariffed Items on DigiKey

https://www.digikey.com/short/2nb7nzb3

Since this is the topic of the day, we'll be looking at how to purchase an item from DigiKey with tariffs in mind. DigiKey is a free trade zone, which means that if you're not in the USA, you will not have to pay additional tariffs on goods that are re-exported. However, for USA destinations, the new tariffs can add a significant cost if the component has its last manufacturing step in China.

Let's use the example of a simple I2C-controlled temperature sensor to see how our sourcing decisions may be impacted by tariffs.

[adafruit]

The Great Search - How to Source Tariffed & Non-Tariffed Items on DigiKey 📦🌎💸 https://youtu.be/I-eD6FSM0bU

[azaadpakistan]

Leniency for Countries that do not Impose Retaliatory Tariffs

Leniency for Countries that do not Impose Retaliatory Tariffs

[whatsissue]

Canada Preparing Retaliatory Tariffs Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

Canada Preparing Retaliatory Tariffs Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration The Trudeau government is poised to announce a first round of counter-tariffs as soon as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the next U.S. president on Monday. According to Radio-Canada, the initial counter-tariffs will target $37 billion worth of U.S. goods, strategically chosen to minimize harm to the Canadian economy. Potential U.S. Tariffs and Economic Impact Trump has indicated plans to impose a 25% across-the-board tariff on Canadian products, a move that experts warn could have devastating effects on Canada’s economy. The Canadian government is also preparing additional retaliatory measures that could cover up to $110 billion in U.S. goods, potentially causing even greater damage if implemented. The initial retaliatory tariffs could be enacted immediately after Trump's swearing-in, pending a consultation period of 15 to 30 days before they take effect. Trudeau's Response and Preparedness Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a meeting with the newly formed Canada-U.S. relations council in Toronto to strategize on how to address the impending tariff threats. This 18-member council includes representatives from various sectors such as auto, agriculture, and unions, all of whom have ties to the U.S. market. "If the incoming administration moves forward with tariffs, we will not hesitate to act," Trudeau stated during the meeting. "We will respond … everything is on the table." He emphasized the need for Canada to show that no one benefits from a trade war while pledging support for regions or industries disproportionately affected by the tariffs. Concerns from Canadian Officials Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly expressed that U.S. lawmakers have been surprised and concerned about the escalation of trade tensions. “A lot of senators have never heard of this Trump tariff tax,” she said, indicating a level of disorganization during the transition period in Washington. As Canada braces for potential trade repercussions, the government is committed to protecting its economic interests while fostering communication with U.S. lawmakers to mitigate the impact of any tariffs. Read the full article