Terrence Curtin on trade policy
From TE Connectivity CEO on the US-China trade tariffs · · CNBCTelevision
“China and US are one element of it, but we believe in global free trade that's fair — we believe any of that helps us do our innovation.”
On , Terrence Curtin, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at TE Connectivity Ltd, spoke about trade policy during TE Connectivity CEO on the US-China trade tariffs on CNBCTelevision.
About Terrence Curtin
In a November 2018 interview with CNBC, Terrence Curtin, CEO of TE Connectivity, discussed the impact of U.S.-China trade tariffs on his company. Curtin stated that tariffs and trade rhetoric contributed to a "moderation in growth" and created uncertainty, but he emphasized that TE Connectivity mitigates exposure by maintaining design centers and localized manufacturing globally, with a balanced supply chain developed over the past decade. He expressed support for "global free trade that's fair" and said reconciliation in trade talks would provide the certainty business leaders seek. Curtin noted that while tariffs themselves have a small direct impact on TE Connectivity, the broader risk is a global slowdown that could affect end demand. He pointed to ongoing innovation in areas like electric vehicles and autonomous driving as ways the company adapts, but acknowledged that passing tariff-related inflation to consumers could be difficult for many industries.