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Global Electronics Association Advocacy Update
March 24, 2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Chris Mitchell, chief advocacy officer for the Global Electronics Association, details the association's enhanced advocacy and industry intelligence initiatives, including new hires and improved data analysis. He discusses critical global trade issues, recent tariff rulings, and the importance of strengthening North America's electronics ecosystem through USMCA collaboration.
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