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Episode: The 50% Copper Tariff: What It Means for Low Voltage Contractors
Description: Send us Fan MailWe tackle the proposed 50% copper tariff and its potential impact on low voltage contractors, bringing insights from both manufacturing circles and distribution expertise.• Copper tariffs could affect numerous products including cable, patch cords, bus bars, connectors, and grounding materials• Current price increases stem from panic buying and supply/demand dynamics, not from tariffs that haven't yet been implemented• Contractors should avoid stockpiling inventory that ties up cash flow and instead purchase for confirmed upcoming projects• Project-based pricing is available from regional distributors even for relatively modest projects ($5,000-$10,000)• Ad...