Tariffs just got real: our first $36K bill with 125% + 20% + 25% markup hits hard 💸. These are upfront costs - due before selling a single unit - causing serious cash flow strain, price increases, read more! 📦 http://adafruit.com/tariffbill
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(sarcasm for anyone who hasn't seen this thread over on twitter)
Furthermore, hindering the types of businesses we are supposed to be bolstering.
https://www.adafruit.com/about
Thankfully, most of their stuff is open source hardware and we can source compatible stuff elsewhere.
Super annoying for everyone though.
If they are shipped directly to those resellers without hitting the US, no.
I expect a lot of companies to go the latter route or do contract manufacturing for US-made stuff if this keeps up long enough.
https://youtu.be/yRpltgz3ldo
I sorrow for this event.
I hope for a better future when I can return to patronizing Adafruit with a clear conscience.
Sorry, good luck to you.