Examples of American made parts that will be more expensive

Posted by Ralph (M) on April 16, 2025 at 11:12:26

In Reply to: Trump Hifi Hike posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on April 2, 2025 at 20:41:57:

Transformers
Resistors
semiconductors
capacitors
wire
chassis
hardware
Vacuum tubes

This all for the simple fact that materials used in the American manufacturing of these parts often use imported materials. Even if they don't, the prices will be higher because there will be more competition for the materials.

For those into tube products, I think Western Electric makes tubes in the US but they are a smaller player. The larger players are Russia, China and the JJ plant in Solvakia. Sockets are often imported too.

We have our chassis made here in St. Paul and we have finishing done here in town too. Those vendors are all telling me we'll see higher prices for their work as raw material prices have become unpredictable. That's just one example.

In a nutshell, tariffs are a tax on those who import. Depending on how widespread the tax is, it can affect the entire population of the importing country, even if individuals in that country aren't importing anything. Those taxes simply go to the government, in this case the US Treasury.

The tax is never paid by the exporting country, no matter how much Trump tries to make it look that way.

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Topic - Trump Hifi Hike - mark.korda@myfairpoint.net 20:41:57 04/02/25 (21)

Well if the cost of new equipment rises 30-70% then.... - Ross 12:26:27 04/16/25 (2)

RE: Well if the cost of new equipment rises 30-70% then.... - jea48 08:53:47 04/17/25 (0)

Become a dealer. Nt - Geoffkait 07:04:27 04/17/25 (0)

Recession is when your neighbor loses his job. - jea48 12:10:40 04/16/25 (0)

Examples of American made parts that will be more expensive - Ralph 11:12:26 04/16/25 (0)

Brightside: That $36T debt will be paid of in no time! * - Billy Wonka 20:15:03 04/15/25 (0)

Not going to impact me... - musetap 17:45:52 04/15/25 (2)

RE: Not going to impact me... - kentaja 11:46:56 04/29/25 (0)

If you ever have to get it serviced it might. - Ralph 11:02:18 04/16/25 (0)

RE: Trump Hifi Hike - jea48 07:00:10 04/15/25 (3)

This can shut down factories if true /NT - jedrider 08:16:01 04/15/25 (2)

In case its not clear - Ralph 11:01:04 04/16/25 (0)

RE: This can shut down factories if true /NT - jea48 09:05:20 04/15/25 (0)

None at all - E-Stat 13:02:42 04/03/25 (1)

Good one, E! (nt) - 1973shovel 16:29:19 04/16/25 (0)

RE: Trump Hifi Hike - pbarach 08:56:00 04/03/25 (3)

Most guys here... - Ozzie 10:13:38 04/03/25 (0)

RE: Trump Hifi Hike - DAP 09:05:06 04/03/25 (1)

Worth every cent! - Billy Wonka 15:13:29 04/05/25 (0)

Tim-brrrr! Nt - Geoffkait 05:27:36 04/03/25 (0)

Let them eat Schiit (n/t) - DAP 03:56:01 04/03/25 (0)

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Examples of American made parts that will be more expensive - Ralph 11:12:26 04/16/25 (0)

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