Dr. John W. Mitchell, president and CEO of IPC, the association connecting the electronics industry, expressed his concerns on the decision of the U.S. government to impose the third round tariffs on about $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
“The United States has longstanding concerns about China’s technology transfer policies. The decision [on September 18] by President Trump to impose the most far-reaching tariffs yet on Chinese imports will further disrupt the international supply chains of many U.S. electronics companies. These disruptions will increase lead times, raise the cost of production and, in some cases, undermine the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing.
IPC urges the U.S. Trade Representative to intensify efforts to resolve the trade dispute with China through bilateral negotiations and multilateral remedies. We also encourage the U.S. Government to continue its efforts to strengthen the electronics industrial base through a combination of tax, workforce, defense, and R&D policies. Such initiatives are the best way to revitalize the U.S. Electronics supply chain for the long-term.”
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
