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US vs China Trade War -Impact on Astro Equipment Market
So the US announces a 25% tariff on $34 Billion business on over 800 product categories, effective 6 July. A further $16 Billion is still under consideration. It would seem likely that Astronomy equipment exported by China may fall under this tariff (as small as it probably is) due to categorisation as "Machinery, Mechanical Appliances, and Electrical Equipment".
I had a look through the 60 page list of items and it is not hard to see some astro equipment impacts.
Items that rely on photosensitive semiconductors, such as Astronomy cameras, and motorised and electronic controlled mounts, will be highly likely of being affected. As are optical related products.
Last edited by glend; 16-06-2018 at 02:41 AM.
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