Issue: Tariff Relief

SIA Position:

The Security Industry Association maintains our steadfast view that U.S. trade policy should drive open markets, competitiveness and innovation and effectively protect intellectual property rights.

The security industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector of the national economy with a total economic impact of $431.3 billion, supporting 2.1 million jobs and $145.5 billion in wages, including supplier and induced economic activity. Trade policy should accelerate further growth and contribute to a business climate that thrives as a result of sound, clear and predictable trade policy.

We strongly advocate for tariff exemptions for security products so that our industry can continue to provide critical life safety and security equipment to consumers at an affordable price.

Video: Why SIA Is Urging Tariff Relief for Essential Security Products

SIA Statements:

• Letter to the Trump Administration Urging Tariff Relief (April 22, 2025)
• Statement on April 2 Tariff Announcement (April 2, 2025)

SIA Analysis:

• Policy Update: New U.S. Tariffs on Imports (April 8, 2025)
• New Tariffs and Further Delays: An Update on U.S. Trade Policy Relevant to Security Technology Products (March 11, 2025)
• Policy Update: U.S. Tariffs on Imported Steel and Aluminum (Feb. 12, 2025)
• New U.S. Tariffs of Imports: What They Mean to the Security Industry (Feb. 3, 2025)

SIA Surveys:

• April 2025 Tariff Survey (Manufacturer Focused)