Global design and sourcing activities trended better than expected in September.
Author: Kate Hubert
How New Tariffs on India Could Affect Electronic Component Supply Chains
Many of the tariffs are on essential raw materials like aluminum, gold, lead frames, and other essentials like solder paste and epoxy compounds. This impacts the bottom line of companies across industries since these materials are used in all electronics designs.
August 2025: Electronic Components Insights
Global design and sourcing activities decreased from July to August as anticipated based on seasonality. August Design Activities: August Sourcing…
July 2025: Electronic Components Insights
Global design and sourcing activities performed better than expected in July, increasing +5% and +9% respectively
compared to June.
How Trade Weaponization is Reshaping Global Electronics
In today’s global landscape, export controls, tariffs, and other forms of trade policy have become more than just tools to correct economic imbalances. Instead, these things have become weaponized. They are used to reshape geopolitics and directly impact global supply chains.
June 2025: Electronic Components Insights
Global design and sourcing activities decreased month-over-month in June,
following seasonal trends.