The most discussed topic in the industry recently is undoubtedly the impact of the trade war and its tariff policies on the rapid growth of shipments of artificial intelligence devices and optical
President Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2, 2025, slapping a 10% blanket duty on nearly all imports, with certain countries, like China, facing even steeper increases.
The incoming Trump administration''s potential new tariffs are sparking concern across the optical industry and among eyecare practices. With existing duties already complicating operations,
The United States International Trade Commission is an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial federal agency that fulfills a range of trade-related mandates. We provide high-quality,
The new reciprocal tariff rates outlined in the Executive Order, vary by country, ranging from 15 percent to 41 percent on imports. Countries not listed will incur a 10 percent reciprocal tariff.
The Vision Council dives into current and future impacts on eyewear amidst ongoing U.S. trade war against Canada, China, Mexico, and other countries.
On February 20, 2026, the President issued Executive Order 14389, “Ending Certain Tariff Actions,” which provides that certain additional ad valorem duties imposed under the International Emergency
Members of The Vision Council can access a list of country-specific tariff rates and tariff simulation tools here. For more details on the broad impacts on the optical supply chain and The
The Vision Council is offering resources like a tariff dashboard and country-specific duty explanations to support the optical industry. Ongoing negotiations between countries and the US
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the large-scale global tariffs (including the 20% general tariff on Chinese goods) imposed by the Trump administration under the