We discuss the complex and evolving trade war between the U.S. and China, how it reignited in 2025, and how this and a future trade deal may affect the price of two way radios in the marketplace. We’ll also take some of your questions from our blog, email and our forum at twowayradioforum dot com.

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The U.S.-China trade war has brought a lot of uncertainty for suppliers and users of two way radios in the first half of 2025. New tariffs were announced in February, there were sharp tariff increases in April, and suddenly, there was the surprise 90-day pause just announced in the past week. Could this latest truce between the two countries lead to a new trade deal or just delay another clash? How would it affect the affordability and availability of products related to radio communications? For an historical perspective, read the Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement of 2020.

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