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Nolan’s Notes: Our Spotlight on North America

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In this issue of SMT007 Magazine, we wrap up our electronics world tour with a final stop in the United States and Canada, where we look at the challenges, opportunities, and geopolitical dynamics affecting the market today. What makes American electronics unique? Key U.S. administration policy decisions, like tariffs, are significantly affecting electronics manufacturing. Others, such as the current conflict with Iran and the associated closures of the Strait of Hormuz, affect the raw materials that feed our supply chain.

It's Only Common Sense: See Your Marketing as a Discipline, Not a Department

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PHOTO GALLERY: APEX EXPO Receptions Are Where the Industry Comes Together

04/10/2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team
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The Marketing Minute: Your Metrics Aren’t Telling the Full Story

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It’s Only Common Sense: Fearless Selling—Why Playing It Safe Is Killing You

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