Industry Alert, IEEPA Tariffs; Understanding Supreme Court Ruling on Tariff, Webinar; Faces of ECIA, Ron Reed; Member of the Week, Electro Mark
February 25, 2026, ECIA Newsletter
ECIA Joint Council, Standards and GIPC Meetings April 20-21
Be Connected. Be Heard. Join Key Industry Conversations.
This year, we are opening up the ECIA Joint Council, Standards and GIPC meetings to all membership! This will take place April 20–21 at the Grand Hyatt DFW Airport.
Meeting Schedule:
- Monday, April 20: Evening Welcome Reception and Dinner at the hotel.
- Tuesday, April 21:
- Morning: Individual Joint Council, National Passive Components Standards Committee and GIPC. (Attend based on rep, manufacturer or distributor meetings)
- Afternoon: Joint meeting focusing on high-priority industry issues
- Evening: Networking Dinner at the hotel
- Wednesday, April 22: ECIA Board Meeting (Board members and staff only).
RSVP and book your room today.
ECIA Suggestion Box for ECIA Programming
Drop a Note into Our Suggestion Box!
Help shape future ECIA programming! The ECIA Suggestion Box is open for your ideas—whether it’s webinar topics, event concepts, or industry issues you’d like addressed! We value your input and encourage you to share your thoughts with our team.
Do you want to give feedback about the association in general? Share your ideas with the ECIA Suggestion Box.
Faces of ECIA
The February Part TWO Feature for the "Faces of ECIA" is Ron Reed!
What is your involvement with ECIA and what have you gained from your engagement with the association?
I am a member of the Global Industry Practices Committee. I have learned that distributors, reps and manufacturers share many common operational and regulatory challenges. Recommendations and guidance from ECIA provides valuable input that helps us adapt to constant change.
What does your company do and what is your role in your company?
We are Avnet ……broadline electronics components distributor with an established global presence. We provide engineering design support, supply chain management, logistics, and embedded solutions to guide products from idea to production. I lead our supplier operations team in Guadalajara Mexico, supporting our asset/procurement teams so they are free to focus on their core competencies of purchasing the right products at favorable prices.
What is your favorite thing about this industry?
Seeing the cool products our customers design and manufacture!
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Freediving, spearfishing, reading, gardening, guitar and exploring Mexico with my wife Michelle. Also spending time with our dogs… Chewbaca, Bear and Coco.
Are you currently binging any shows on Netflix, Hulu etc?
Reacher seasons 1,2,3 on Amazon.
This feature is a great way to learn about the fantastic people behind the hard work from the GIPC, Board, councils and committees.
Spark is Back at EDS!
Nominate Your Candidates for Spark Today!
Spark is back at EDS and registration is now open! EDS is May 18-19 and Spark Sessions will be on Monday and Tuesday. Spark is a professional development program for talented individuals from manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, and distributors in the electronic components industry.
Spark participants will gain:
- Professional Presence and Market Skills
- Career Development and Leadership Growth
- EDS and Industry Knowledge
- Insights From Industry Icons
- Network Building Opportunities
Spots fill up quickly. Nominate your candidates today!
ECIA Issues Industry Alert on Recent Tariff Developments
GIPC Experts Explain What Members Need to Know
The ECIA Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) has compiled the following resources to update members on the ongoing tariff changes that have impacted the component industry so profoundly. While recognizing the need to balance global trade and support U.S. manufacturing, ECIA has taken the position that tariffs have imposed significant and uneven challenges on the component channel. ECIA is committed to monitoring the situation. To that end, we are issuing this latest Industry Alert.
ECIA Calls for Tariff Stability as New Global Trade Framework Takes Effect
Electronic Components Industry Faces Ongoing Challenges from tariff volatility and supply chain complexity
Following the Supreme Court's invalidation of IEEPA-based tariffs and implementation of new Section 122 global tariffs of 10-15%, the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is urging policy makers to prioritize stability and transparency in trade regulations to support the complex electronics supply chain.
The rapid succession of tariff changes has created significant challenges. Key pressure points include:
- Pricing uncertainty that prevents accurate long-term customer quoting and extends sales cycles
- Working capital trapped in duty drawback claims that can take months or years to process
- Inventory valuation volatility from sudden tariff shifts affecting millions in on-hand stock
- Documentation complexity requiring extensive tracking across thousands of components from multiple origin countries
EIA Standards Update
ECIA Members – Request for Participation in EIA Standards
ECIA maintains over 200 American National Standards for passive electronic components and technologies related to them through EIA Standards Committees. These standards form a common language that clearly identifies the specifications to which components are manufactured, tested and perform. Many ECIA manufacturer members participate in the ECIA Standards program, but we are specifically looking for people with expertise from the distribution side on how these components are stored and used to give additional insight in the General Interest category. All work is conducted remotely through the ECIA Workspace and web conferencing, with optional travel to 2-3 in-person meetings per year.
Please contact Ed Mikoski or Laura Donohoe if you have any questions or if you wish to participate
ECIA Research and Analysis
ECIA offers its members insight into the industry and a variety of market trends information. Members can log into the website and visit the Stats & Insights page to access an increasing number of statistical reports. Some are available to the public, some to members and others are only accessible to those who participate in the survey.
Visit the stats and insights drop down menu on our website for more information.
Member of the Week
Electro Mark Inc, a manufacturer’s representative firm of service-oriented people, provides quality sales and engineering representation for customers in the Upper Midwest market. Electro Mark brings value to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Electro Mark takes pride in providing the best service for our customers and the manufacturers.
Electro Mark has been an ECIA member for 9 years.
Contact Info:
Electronic Components Industry Association