Europe is becoming more reliant on electronics manufactured outside of Europe, potentially leading to vulnerabilities that impact regional security, according to a new report by IPC, the global electronics association together with Décision Etudes & Conseil.

IPC shared the following statement today on U.S. tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry. This statement can be attributed to Dr. John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO

The high regulatory and administrative burden in Europe has led to a decline in European competitiveness for the electronics industry in recent years. IPC has long advocated for a 25% reduction in regulations and smarter policies that drive both sustainability and industrial growth.

As the U.S. Congress was making progress this week on a budget framework and annual defense authorization and spending bills for the coming year, more than a dozen senior executives from electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies joined IPC in the nation’s capital for the EMS Leadership Public Policy Roundtable. This two-day event featured expert-led discussions, networking and socializing, and meetings with lawmakers in their offices on Capitol Hill.

IPC announced today the January 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.24.

IPC announced today the January 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.

IPC, an electronics industry association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of more than 3,000 members worldwide, shared a statement today on U.S. tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry.

IPC is making waves across South Asia, strengthening its government relations efforts to support the region’s rapidly evolving electronics and manufacturing industries. From India’s ambitious policy shifts to Malaysia’s expanding semiconductor sector and the UAE’s push for localized production, IPC is working closely with key stakeholders to ensure that manufacturers have the resources and policies they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Global trade and tariffs and impact upon global electronics industry.

Demand in the electronics industry recovered to 100 in December, marking the threshold between contraction and expansion after four consecutive months below this level according to IPC’s January Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.