Uncertainty Ignites Turmoil: Tariffs Impact a Company Shining in Hollywood

During a recent tour of Nila Inc., a Pasadena-based LED lighting company, Congresswoman Judy Chu highlighted the challenges that small businesses face due to escalating U.S. tariffs, including a significant 145% duty on Chinese imports. Jim Sanfilippo, the company’s founder, expressed concerns over the uncertainty created by these tariffs, which impact every component of his energy-efficient lights, primarily assembled in Pasadena but made from parts sourced in Asia. Sanfilippo’s immediate response to the tariff threat involved accelerating orders and exploring direct shipping options to international clients to sidestep tariffs. As his company navigates this chaos, the broader implications of trade policy on California industries, from agriculture to Hollywood, remain worrisome.

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