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Webinar: the impact of new US tariffs

Webinar: the impact of new US tariffs on the electronics industry

Procurement Pro has announced details of a new webinar, which will explore the implications of recently introduced US tariffs on the electronics industry. The event will take place on 29th May at 3pm (BST).

Hosted by Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, the session will bring together leading experts from across the sector to examine how new trade policies are reshaping global supply chains, procurement strategies, and operational costs within the electronics market.

The panel will provide analysis on how the industry is responding, with discussion points including:

  • The immediate and long-term effects of the new US tariffs on electronics imports and exports
  • Adjustments companies are making to mitigate costs and maintain supply chain efficiency
  • Strategic responses to evolving global trade policies
  • Opportunities for innovation and growth despite tariff challenges

Confirmed speakers for the webinar include:

Nigel Watts, Founder and Managing Director, Trailing Edge Technologies

Nigel has served the electronics industry since 1978 in a variety of roles and during that time have amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience on a global basis both as an employee and company founder. From engineering through tactical and strategic sales, marketing and management in OEM’s, distribution and also the co-founder of Europe’s first Pan European representative organisation, he considers himself to be an ‘all-rounder’ who can contribute on a wide range of subjects and share valuable personal experiences. Having just launched his latest new venture, he is always learning and looking as how to best add value to an industry such as ours which continues to grow at an accelerated pace. Self-driven, motivated and challenged he enjoys his work enormously and intends to carry on for as long as he can.

Adam Fletcher, Chairman, Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn)

Adam Fletcher is Chairman of the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn), a business association established in 1970 that today offers support to all organisations with an interest in electronic components throughout their entire lifecycle. He is also Chairman of the International Distribution of Electronics Association (IDEA), an association of individual country electronic components associations whose objective is to arrive at and share best industry practice.

Further speakers to be announced

This session is designed for procurement professionals, manufacturers, and business leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of the current tariff environment, and to better understand its implications for the electronics sector worldwide.

Click here to register for the webinar.