Caught in the Crossfire: How Tariffs Impact Tech

Published: Oct. 30, 2019, 2:02 p.m.

Since July of 2018, the U.S. consumer tech sector has paid more than $14 billion in tariffs, drastically hindering industry-wide innovation and for some companies, even survival. Our episode begins with a firsthand account of a company’s struggles in the face of extreme costs followed by the perspective of an expert who has spent her entire career analyzing trade patterns.

Guests:

  • Deena Ghazarian, Founder and CEO, Austere
  • Sage Chandler, Vice President—International Trade, Consumer Technology Association