“Every time I speak on the topic or do an interview, I mention that the participation of members is critical to the success of advocacy because when we walk into a congressional office to discuss tariffs or taxes, they want to know, ‘How will the impact the businesses in my constituency?’ The most persuasive examples are those that show how, for example, the bonus depreciation will enable you to buy equipment, add this capability, or hire more employees. Those examples have to come from business owners and managers.” 

— Richard Cappetto, IPC’s Senior Director of North American Government Relations, in a recent interview with I-Connect007

 

U.S. Tax and Spending Bill Faces Senate Showdown: The House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a legislative package of President Trump’s tax and spending  priorities, is facing turbulence in the Senate as intra-party disagreements emerge. AP News reports that some Senate Republicans are pushing for deeper federal spending cuts to address the deficit, while others want to preserve or expand business tax incentives, including provisions benefiting R&D and capital investment. Still others are pushing to undo the House bill’s cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions or to preserve clean energy tax credits originally enacted under the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act.

Meanwhile, Trump adviser Elon Musk added to the drama by blasting the legislation just hours after his official departure from public service. The GOP discord threatens to splinter support as Senate leaders work to reconcile competing demands. IPC continues to monitor how the package could affect electronics manufacturers. IPC Contact: Richard Cappetto     

Op-Ed Urges Action to Strengthen U.S. Microelectronics Supply Chain: In a new op-ed , U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) Executive Director Jim Will calls for urgent action to strengthen America’s “fragile” microelectronics supply chain. Will argues that the U.S. doesn’t suffer from a lack of innovation or investment, but rather from a lack of coordination, and continued inaction threatens both national security and industrial resilience. The paper outlines five steps to build a stronger foundation: map at-risk components; fund domestic demonstrators; build the full supply chain beyond chips; enable scale through commercial viability; and hold integrators accountable. IPC encourages stakeholders across the industry to join the conversation on how to accelerate solutions. IPC Contact: Richard Cappetto     

Emergency Tariffs Voided, Then Restored on Appeal: Last week, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) overturned the sweeping U.S. tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), only for an appellate court to reinstate the tariffs within hours. The legal whiplash added yet another layer of uncertainty for manufacturers who were already struggling to keep pace with frequent changes in tariff rates. As Politico reported, the CIT ruling, if upheld, could invalidate the February executive order issued under IEEPA, related to fentanyl and illegal immigration and targeting Canada, Mexico, and China; as well as the April 2 “Liberation Day” executive order, which imposed 10% tariffs across the board. The federal government would be required to halt collection of those duties, and companies could potentially seek refunds under the terms of the judgment. The White House has appealed and may consider invoking alternate legal authorities to maintain its tariff agenda. IPC will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves. IPC Contact: Richard Cappetto      

Colorado Executive Order Advances Workforce Innovation: Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently issued an executive order launching a strategy to overhaul the state’s workforce development system. According to an article in Work Shift, the plan aimed to better align education and training with industry needs through stronger cross-sector collaboration, accelerated credentialing, and a unified vision for upskilling across the state. With a strong focus on industry-recognized credentials and regional training partnerships, Colorado’s model reflects many of IPC’s top workforce policy recommendations. As federal and state leaders consider workforce legislation and funding in 2025, IPC urges them to look to Colorado as a great example of policy innovation in action. IPC Contact: Richard Cappetto  

 

IPC Webinar Unpacks EU Sustainability Reporting Changes: On June 5, IPC hosted a timely webinar on the European Commission’s first “Omnibus” package, a sweeping set of proposals aimed at streamlining EU sustainability reporting rules under the Green Deal. The discussion focused on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), and the evolving EU Taxonomy Regulation. IPC’s Diana Radovan was joined by ESG regulatory expert Pianpian Wang of Anthesis Group and Helena Maripuu of Incap Corporation to outline key implications for the electronics industry. The speakers also discussed steps manufacturers should be taking now to prepare for reporting obligations and investment-related compliance under CBAM and InvestEU. IPC continues to advocate for clearer, harmonized sustainability rules that reflect the realities of global value chains. IPC Contact: Diana Radovan 

 

IPC’s latest Global Sentiment Report is out, and nearly 60% of electronics manufacturers are betting on rising demand over the next 6–12 months.

IPC President and CEO John Mitchell met with the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C.