August 13, 2026

Proposed Tariff on Brass-Wind Instruments

A U.S. Department of Commerce proposal could raise the already-high cost of purchasing, repairing, and maintaining instruments used by school music programs nationwide. Here’s how you can take action to oppose this proposal.

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