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8 PCB007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2025 M A R CY ' S M U S I N G S The Legislative Outlook: Helping or Hurting? by Marcy L aRont , I-C onne ct0 07 Just before we were ready to publish our October issue of PCB007 Magazine, some breaking news from the White House, unfortunately (but perfectly) parlayed into why the topic of this month's issue has been so important to cover in depth. On Oct. 10, after U.S. trading markets were officially closed, President Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, which will go into effect Nov. 1, unless trade negotiations yield favorable results for the U.S. In response, the Chinese swiftly shut down access to critical minerals, introducing new export controls that require a license for even a small amount of these minerals. Now, the upcoming trade-focused meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping may never happen. Just as swiftly, the U.S. stock market took a dive, though experts still anticipate its continued strong performance, at least through the end of 2025. Such moves are the latest in a litany of tumultu- ous political moves and rhetoric affecting global markets, and thus, the continuous uncertainty and volatility under which businesses must now operate. This month, PCB007 Magazine examines the rules and laws that shape the current global busi- ness landscape, and highlights some of the rea- sons they are complicating business operations and making profitability more challenging. Whether it is the additional cost being put on global elec- tronics manufacturing companies due to U.S. tariffs, environmental regulations in the EU, or the near- total monopoly China is leveraging on critical min- erals vital for defense, EV, and semiconductor man- ufacturing, there is a lot for businesses to digest to make their best strategy and risk mitigation deci- sions. This issue focuses on things you need to know to operate effectively and make informed business decisions.