The American manufacturing industry is contending with a lot of uncertainty in 2025 regarding new and updated tariffs. Electronics manufacturers are some of the hardest hit, with many customers particularly feeling the 25% tariff applied to PCB assembly components manufactured in China that went into effect back in 2018. The tariff was recently increased by 10% in February 2025, for a total of 35% on most imported electronics from China.
Beyond the substantial tariff increase on Chinese imports, there are a slew of potential other tariff updates for many other countries, from nearshore to Far East. Citing the need for protectionism, the new Trump administration has floated numbers ranging from 50% all the way up to 100% – though it’s difficult to say how serious these numbers are, or if they’re merely being presented as a negotiating tactic.
These tariffs increase costs not just for imported PCB assemblies and end products, but also for US-based manufacturing using electronic components manufactured in China. For our customers, some of the electronics components affected by the increased tariffs include:
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Semiconductors
- Interconnect, Passive, and Electromechanical components
Regardless, the pricing uncertainty makes it challenging for many American manufacturers to accurately forecast future costs to customers, putting many long-term projects in jeopardy. At Pergamon, we strive to help customers navigate these complex economical and regulatory environments facing the modern electronics manufacturing space.
Avoid the China Tariff on Electronics by Manufacturing with Pergamon
Pergamon can help. With manufacturing facilities strategically located in Pennsylvania and Malaysia – including PCB assembly operations – we are uniquely positioned to minimize the impact of the tariffs while offering superior quality and offshore cost optimization.
Beyond managing the China tariffs, our carefully orchestrated design and manufacturing processes protect your intellectual property from prying eyes and overseas counterfeits.
Ensuring a Reliable Supply Chain for Our Customers
The electronics manufacturing industry today demands vendors that can establish a more reliable supply chain for critical components and PCBAs.
Our company combines the advantages of American engineered quality and customer service with the cost-competitiveness of Far-East production. The result is an economical and dependable source for your electronics.
