Tariff Clarity, Risks & Relief: Key Takeaways from TRC’s May Webinar
With global trade policies shifting fast, it’s critical for companies sourcing power conversion components to stay ahead. In TRC Electronics’ recent webinar, President Steve Lagomarsino broke down the latest tariff changes—especially those impacting Chinese imports—and what they mean for your business.
Whether you joined live or are catching up now, here’s a quick recap of the key points and what steps to take next.
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Stay informed—speed, transparency, and compliance matter more than ever.
Current Tariff Snapshot
As of May 21, 2025, total tariffs on power supplies from China are 55%, made up of:
• 25% Section 301 tariff
• 20% IEPA tariff
• 10% Reciprocal tariff (temporarily reduced from 125% for 90 days)
Tariffs remain 25% for Mexico and Canada; all others, including China, receive a temporary 10% rate—through July 9, 2025, and August 13 for China.
What You Should Do Now
• Assess your current sourcing risks
TRC is offering a Free Power Supply Risk Assessment to help you identify non-China alternatives.
• Monitor country of origin closely
TRC’s website now shows known country of origin data on product pages and category filters.
• Stay transparent with your stakeholders
TRC uses consistent and transparent formulas to pass through tariff costs based on actual batch-level import data.