Made in Taiwan - will the Trump tariffs hand an affect on Garmin prices?
In this video, we look at how the trump tariffs may affect the price of Garmin GPS units made in Taiwan.
Video Summary:
In this video, Jon from GPS Training discusses the potential impact of newly announced Trump-era tariffs on the price of Garmin GPS units.
Although Garmin is an American company, most of its GPS products are manufactured in Taiwan — which is now facing a 32% import tariff.
Jon explains how this could affect global pricing, including in the UK, where GPS Training is the largest retailer of Garmin outdoor GPS units.
He highlights that Garmin is unlikely to absorb the cost or keep prices static in Europe, and any increases could be implemented with no advance warning.
Jon uses examples such as the Garmin GPSMAP 67 and the new Fenix 8 AMOLED watch to demonstrate how prices could rise significantly.
He advises viewers considering a new Garmin GPS purchase to act sooner rather than later, as price hikes appear inevitable.
While he has no official confirmation from Garmin due to non-disclosure agreements, years of experience suggest that changes could come suddenly.
Watch the video for a detailed explanation and Jon’s perspective on how these tariffs might shape the GPS market in the UK and beyond.
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