The Trump administration's new tariffs have dramatically increased costs for labware and specialized scientific instruments in the U.S., with increases of up to 54% affecting various countries, including significant suppliers like China. Amidst existing research budget cuts and grant cancellations, these tariffs place financial strain on laboratories, risking long-term damage to scientific research. Experts warn that these dramatic changes could hinder scientific progress during already difficult financial times for research institutions. The tariffs aim to bolster U.S. manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign goods, but the financial impact is expected to be severe, with immediate price increases noted by suppliers.
We're already doing quotes today that are 20% more than they were yesterday," says Drew Kevorkian, CEO of ARES Scientific in Miami Florida, which supplies research equipment to scientific laboratories, including a large number of universities. "I think almost everybody is going to see a price increase of some sort.
This isn't just about belt-tightening. It could be the last straw - and risks causing lasting damage," says Tinglong Dai, who researches global supply chains and healthcare at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
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