May 2026 World trade has been thrown into disarray and this is effecting everything we do from buying parts to shipping. It is also being made worse with the problems in the Middle East. It is making what we do much harder and we are going to have to make some difficult decisions soon. All shipping times are becoming erratic as well. This is mainly due to fuel price increases making fewer flights out of New Zealand. Shipping to the USA is now possible again. All US shipments are now going to incur a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) fee. This is made up of 5.3% duty, 10% reciprocal tariff, 5% dispersement fee and $5 administration fee. The total of these charges is slightly more than 20% extra on the cost of products. This seems to be changing all the time and it is difficult to keep up with. Shipping costs have been increasing every year and I am going to have to adjust these soon. There is now a cheaper option for shipping to the US which will offset the new tariff charges a small amount.