The one thing that has been on every business’s mind recently? Tariffs. It’s quite frankly the biggest topic in recent news, and there’s no doubt it’s affecting our industry. At JB&A, we’ve felt the shift too. Tariffs have become the elephant in the room, popping up at tradeshows, in day-to-day calls, and in conversations with resellers, vendors, and partners.
But here’s how we see it, for JB&A, tariffs aren’t an elephant at all. They’re more of a mouse. They might squeak loudly, but they don’t need to send anyone running. We’ve been getting questions every day from resellers trying to make sense of it all. So, we want to take a moment to let you know how we’re approaching tariffs, and more importantly, what to expect when you’re working with us.
What Tariffs Mean for You
First and foremost: most of the products we stock, and sell are unaffected by current tariff regulations. In fact, our top 10 vendors aren’t impacted by tariffs at all. We’ve taken a close look at our line card and our warehouse inventory, and the news is better than most people expect.
If you’re ordering stocked products from JB&A, rest easy, nothing in our warehouse currently has a tariff attached. The gear that’s ready to ship today is tariff-free.
That said, there are some exceptions worth noting. Certain categories, like LED and PTZ, may carry some tariff exposure depending on vendor, origin, and availability. But even in those cases, it’s rarely a surprise. Tariffs may show up in one of two ways: either baked into the cost up front or broken out as a line item on your invoice. You’ll know what you’re looking at, and your JB&A rep will always be transparent about what’s included.
In many cases, we’ve worked with vendors to absorb the cost of tariffs entirely, especially on LED. So, while PTZ may carry a little more variability, most of what you need for production or integration is still safe.
What JB&A Is Doing About It
Behind the scenes, we’re doing a lot of extra work to make sure our resellers don’t have to carry this burden alone. We’re coordinating with vendors, identifying product alternatives, and managing our inventory strategy to reduce risk and maintain margin wherever possible.
That includes:
- Proactively managing fulfillment timelines based on tariff implications
- Stocking up on non-tariff inventory
- Monitoring updates from our vendor partners
- Providing consistent, up-front answers so you’re never caught off guard
If there’s one thing we want to emphasize, it’s this: we’re in your corner. JB&A has always been a partner-driven company, and we’re not changing course now.
Our Advice: Maximize Margin, Minimize Surprises
Here’s what we recommend: If you’re concerned about tariffs, reach out. We can help you quote smarter, choose inventory with confidence, and avoid unnecessary margin erosion. There’s still a huge amount of product available with zero tariff exposure, so if you’re building out a project or putting together a bid, it’s worth checking in.
Our team is ready to guide you through what’s changing, what’s not, and how to navigate all of it with confidence.
Lots of non-tariff stock. Clear answers. Smart strategy. That’s what we’re offering.
Let us know how we can support your team, we’re here to help.
The JB&A Team
