Trump’s tariffs spare Europe-dominated hearing aid industry

The article highlights three major hearing-aid manufacturers based in an area northwest of Copenhagen, earning them the reputation of a "Silicon Valley of Sound." This region has fostered a quasi-monopoly on hearing technology due to its long-standing innovation ecosystem. Despite U.S. President Trump's tariffs, which affected other sectors, these companies avoided such levies on medical devices like hearing aids, ensuring their market dominance remains resilient against external trade challenges.