# Trade, Tariffs and Trust: The Case for a Global Electronics Policy Council, with Chris Mitchell

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2026-07-30
- Length: 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2026-07-30-trade-tariffs-and-trust-the-case-for-a-global-electronics-policy-council-with-ch

## Summary

Chris Mitchell, Vice President for Global Government Relations at the Global Electronics Association, explains the creation of the Global Electronics Policy Council (GEPC) as a new mechanism for global electronics companies to engage with governments on trade and industrial policy. He details the council's founding members, including EMS, PCB, and IC substrate companies, and its goal to provide a trusted, two-way channel for industry insights and government strategy. Mitchell outlines the GEPC's 12-month success metrics, focusing on expanding global representation, establishing credibility with policymakers, and producing actionable industry intelligence on critical issues like tariffs and USMCA.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2026-07-30-trade-tariffs-and-trust-the-case-for-a-global-electronics-policy-council-with-ch#t=8) Introduction: The Global Electronics Policy Council
- [2:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2026-07-30-trade-tariffs-and-trust-the-case-for-a-global-electronics-policy-council-with-ch#t=146) Mission and Founding Members
- [6:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2026-07-30-trade-tariffs-and-trust-the-case-for-a-global-electronics-policy-council-with-ch#t=392) Two-Way Communication with Government
- [7:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2026-07-30-trade-tariffs-and-trust-the-case-for-a-global-electronics-policy-council-with-ch#t=479) 12-Month Success Metrics
- [11:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2026-07-30-trade-tariffs-and-trust-the-case-for-a-global-electronics-policy-council-with-ch#t=689) Trade Volatility and USMCA
- [14:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2026-07-30-trade-tariffs-and-trust-the-case-for-a-global-electronics-policy-council-with-ch#t=852) Global Expansion and Integrity

## Topics

- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Global Electronics Association (company)
- Global Electronics Policy Council (other)
- USMCA (other)
- Koh Young (company)

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