The 2025 Trump administration’s ongoing trade disputes have once again made headlines, with a new 10% tariff imposed on Chinese imports.
This latest measure particularly impacts price-sensitive products like consumer electronics, including PC components. In response, ASRock has announced plans to reduce its reliance on Chinese manufacturing to mitigate the effects of these tariffs.
In a statement to PCMag, ASRock confirmed the shift away from China, though it acknowledged that establishing stable production in alternative locations would take time. Meanwhile, shipments from China via the United States Postal Service experienced a temporary pause before resuming with increased shipping costs. Independent resellers on platforms like Temu and AliExpress, along with major retailers such as Amazon, are also expected to see higher costs.
Vietnam and Taiwan have been identified as potential alternatives for manufacturing. However, the possibility of the U.S. imposing tariffs as high as 100% on Taiwanese exports—part of a broader effort to bring semiconductor production stateside—poses risks for ASRock if it were to choose Taiwan as a primary hub.
Elsewhere, Canada and Mexico faced a 25% tariff, though negotiations and pro-U.S. commitments ultimately led to a temporary suspension of these duties.
Given the circumstances, ASRock will likely have to absorb some of the additional costs while gradually adjusting prices. At the same time, the company is strategizing its next moves to navigate the shifting trade landscape.
Source: PCWorld
