How the 🇺🇸 2024 Election Will Change PCB Manufacturing

Matt and Seve explain how the 2024 presidential election could reshape the electronics manufacturing landscape and impact hardware companies! 🗳️In this episode, our hardware experts analyze:* Why both Trump and Biden administrations have maintained aggressive electronics tariffs* How the current 25% tariff on Chinese PCBs is pushing manufacturing to Thailand* The critical role of the US Trade Representative's exemptions for consumer electronics* Why American PCB manufacturing hasn't benefited from China tariffs despite policy goals* The surprising way Chinese companies are adapting by building factories in ThailandKey policy discussions include:* Trump's potential plans to expand tariffs vs Kamala’'s alternative economic strategies* The strategic importance of the two-layer and four-layer PCB tariff exemption* Why reshoring electronics manufacturing to America remains challenging despite political promises* The real impact of trade policies on prototype costs ($500 US vs $50 China)* How Mexico could become America's answer to Asian manufacturing dominanceWhether you're a hardware entrepreneur concerned about supply chain stability or an engineer tracking industry trends, this episode offers crucial insights into how the 2024 election could impact electronics manufacturing. Matt and Seve cut through the political rhetoric to explain what these policies mean for the future of hardware development.Join us for an unbiased, technical analysis of how presidential trade policies are reshaping the global electronics industry - and what it means for your next hardware project! 🏭🔧 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit electronics.dev

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