One of the most headline-making developments of the early Trump administration has been the introduction of sweeping new tariffs on historical long-standing trade partners and geopolitical rivals alike. Companies importing manufactured goods now face a baseline 10% tariff, with certain countries—notably China—seeing rates as high as 145%.
While the tariffs themselves are significant, the on-again, off-again nature of tariff policy discussions has also injected significant uncertainty into global technology markets. This unpredictability has prompted industry leaders to reassess their supply chain strategies and operational costs in the face of shifting trade dynamics.
This volatility underscores the challenges faced by tech firms navigating geopolitical tensions, while striving for stability and growth. This whitepaper aims to bring clarity amid the uncertainty. ABI Research’s expert analysts have been closely tracking the tariff developments and their impact on technology suppliers and end users worldwide.
Through 21 in-depth articles from our analysts, we examine how the evolving tariff landscape is reshaping the technology sector—from increasing costs in Internet of Things (IoT) hardware to potential lifelines for domestic supply chain software vendors. Whether you’re a supplier navigating shifting costs or an end user rethinking procurement, our analysis highlights the key implications—and opportunities—driven by this turbulent new trade environment.
