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Summary In 2025, PCB pricing behavior shifted from a relatively predictable, volume-driven model to a segmented and structurally constrained environment. For many OEMs, price increases were uneven, while lead-time volatility became a more significant risk than unit cost itself. In several cases, availability and production slot access mattered more than negotiated pricing. This article focuses…

As of August 1, 2025, the U.S. has officially implemented a 50% tariffs on semi-finished copper products—including copper foil, wires, cables, connectors, and other copper-intensive components used extensively in electronics manufacturing. The tariff applies specifically to the copper content of these products. This change will significantly elevate costs across the electronics supply chain: Why OEMs and…