IPC senior director of North American government affairs, Richard Cappetto, has shared the following statement on US tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry.
For decades, IPC has worked to restore US leadership in electronics manufacturing, urging the government to recognize its strategic importance and invest in rebuilding critical domestic capabilities. We welcome President Trump’s commitment to strengthening American manufacturing.
Tariffs will not achieve this goal. A strong US electronics industry requires a comprehensive approach, pairing targeted investments and incentives with policies that enhance mutually beneficial trade partnerships. Trade is essential to supply chain resilience, innovation and cost competitiveness. Without it, tariffs risk raising costs for American businesses and further driving production offshore.
IPC is eager to work with President Trump, his administration and Congress on policies that profoundly strengthen US electronics manufacturing. We urge a collaborative strategy that fosters domestic growth while maintaining global connections critical to long-term competitiveness.
