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Countries of origin for various parts

With all the tariff talk, I did a breakdown of most of my parts:

All cases Taiwan
Most resistors Taiwan
Mogami cable Japan
Transformers Liechtenstein
Neutrik XLR connectors Liechtenstein
Solder USA
Internal hookup wire USA
1/4" T/R/S plug USA (switchcraft)
DC power connector USA
Panel mount 1/8" jack USA (switchcraft)
Rubber feet USA
Printed circuit boards USA
Potentiometers China
Shrink tubing China
1/8" jack China

Probably China:
* Cable assemblies used in construction
* Pedal switch for com pedal

Misc parts from all over the place. Neutrik has moved everything to Liechtenstein apparently, with the prices going through the roof. I've never been able to find aluminum cases from anywhere but Taiwan. Bourns makes excellent pots, but they choose to make them in China. Hopefully this will change.

Overall I consider my exposure fairly small. If China invades/blockades Taiwan, then all hell breaks loose!