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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Be ‘Devastating’ for Musical Instrument Manufacturers
Here's how Trump's tariffs could hurt musical instrument manufacturers who create guitars, drum kits and more, according to NAMM CEO John Mlynczak.
Growing up in Virginia, John Mlynczak, now president/CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), didn’t have much money to spare, but he always dreamed about the day he could take home a Martin guitar. Top guitar brands like Fender, Martin, Taylor and more create many of their moderately priced products in Mexico; popular drum kit manufacturers like PDP, Yamaha and Pearl all list instruments made in China on their sites. Whether it was the tariffs during Trump’s first term in 2018, the stress on the supply chain during COVID-19, or this week’s latest action, NAMM has engaged in a never-ending effort to make the voice of music manufacturers heard.
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