2025 Tariffs Are Here
Now What?

We’ve barely wrapped up Q1 and already 2025 has been the most dynamic year for trade policies in the past several decades. With tariff rates changing rapidly and real-time rebalancing of trade relationships, predicting and managing costs have become more challenging than ever before.

But the good news? You have options. And if you're using MacroFab, you have real-time insight and built-in flexibility on your side.

• The imposition of, and removal of, 25% tariff rates on Canada and Mexico
• All imports from China facing tariffs at a rate of 20% 35% 125% 145%
• A flat tariff rate of 25% on imports of aluminum and steel across all countries
• A flat tariff rate of 25% on imports of automobiles and automobile components
• Imports from all countries other than China, excluding semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and other metals such as copper, being tariffed at a rate of 10%
• A briefly threatened, and then removed, additional tariff rate of up to 50% on all countries

Fundamentally, these decisions impact electronics OEMs buying decisions and the rapidly changing landscape increases the amount of information you need available to you in real-time to resolve pricing questions for your products.

We’ve spent the last decade building a platform that sees around corners. And in 2025, it’s more valuable than ever. Here's how we help you stay ahead:

• FabIQ AI Engine instantly analyzes your BOM and applies up-to-date tariff logic based on country of origin and HTS codes.
• Real-time tariff estimates are shown directly on your quote.
• Tariff Protection^SM locks your pricing in and protects against swings in tariff rates.
• Automated part alternatives suggest lower-tariff or domestic substitutes to reduce exposure.
• Direct Ship^SM and the MacroFab Network enable intelligent routing through low-cost .

It’s all designed to give you smarter options, instantly.

• Quote early and often. Even a 1-2 day delay can change pricing under current market conditions.
• Consider domestic or USMCA-compliant sources when possible.
• Use automated BOM optimization to reduce part count or swap for tariff-friendly components.
• Leverage platforms like MacroFab that offer Direct Shipping^SM, dynamic factory routing, and cost transparency.

The days of static supply chains are over. The electronics teams that will win in 2025 are the ones who can adapt quickly without sacrificing quality or timelines.

At MacroFab, we're giving you the visibility and tools to do just that. Whether you're prototyping or ramping up production, our platform makes sure you're sourcing smarter and building with confidence.