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Tariffs & Trade Policy

Tariffs, import duties, trade policy, and supply-chain developments affecting music products companies and retailers.

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Tariffs & Trade Policy September 22, 2026

Three Austrian Audio products named TEC Award finalists

Austrian Audio has announced three product nominations for the 42nd NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards. The finalists are the OC-B6 kick drum microphone, the CC8-SC small-diaphragm condenser microphone and…

MMR Staff
Sep 22, 2026
Tariffs & Trade Policy August 9, 2026

PRS guitars selects d’addario australia as Exclusive Distributor

PRS Guitars has chosen D’Addario Australia to handle distribution of its instruments throughout Australia, according to Australian Musician Magazine. This arrangement marks a significant shift in how PRS products reach…

MMR Staff
Aug 9, 2026
Tariffs & Trade Policy August 6, 2026

NAMM warns tariff addition could hurt school music pipeline

More than 25 million students take part in school music programs each year, a participation level that relies on a vast network of American retailers who have long imported and…

MMR Staff
Aug 6, 2026
Tariffs & Trade Policy July 28, 2026

Showtools International Named ChamSys Australian Distributor

SYDNEY – ChamSys is no stranger to Australia, having powered some of the nation’s most notable tours by groups like Empire of the Sun and high-profile festivals, such as Foreshore…

MMR Staff
Jul 28, 2026
Tariffs & Trade Policy July 28, 2026

Rosetti Celebrates 90 Years in the Music Products Industry

Rosetti Ltd., one of the UK's most influential musical instrument distributors, is celebrating its 90th anniversary, marking nine decades at the heart of British music heritage. From helping place the…

MMR Staff
Jul 28, 2026
Tariffs & Trade Policy July 24, 2026

Industry groups finalize standard for piano MIDI data

A unified approach to representing piano performance data across various instruments is now available, according to a joint announcement from the MIDI Association and the American Musical Equipment International (AMEI).…

MMR Staff
Jul 24, 2026
Tariffs & Trade Policy June 9, 2026

AUDIX Appoints Industry Veteran Eric Reese as Vice President

AUDIX, the celebrated designer and manufacturer of premium professional microphones for stage, studio, and broadcast use, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Reese to the position of Vice…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 9, 2026