New ECIA Group Will Tackle Tariff Issues
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) has established a working group to facilitate information-sharing and impact mitigation strategies around tariff operations.
According to the ECIA press release, the group will address process and strategic concerns including:
• Methods and strategies for handling tariff charges.
• Understanding different government regulatory frameworks.
• Details about Free Trade Zones and the benefits of creating one.
• Improving the duty drawback process.
• Effectively communicating tariff charges.
• Addressing unique tariff challenges presented on supplier returns.
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“We have spent the past few weeks collecting and digesting the input from our members about the most impactful areas where we can help member companies prepare for and adjust to new tariff realities,” said Christine Wolnik, the ECIA’s vice president of industry practices. “At a breakout session during the ECIA Joint Council and GIPC meetings in Phoenix and then at a subsequent all-member webinar, we listened and took notes and then began recruiting experts to address this industry challenge.”
The tariff working group will publish guidance documents, conduct webinars, and meet with U.S. Department of Commerce officials as needed to confront the challenges as they arise while the administration’s trade policy changes are implemented, the press release said.
Companies tentatively committed to these efforts include Arrow Electronics, Avnet, Digikey Electronics, Hirose Electric, Marsh Electronics, Master Electronics, Microchip, Molex, Onsemi, PUI Audio, Taiwan Semiconductor, TE Connectivity, TTI, Vishay, Waldom Electronics, World Micro and WPG Americas.
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