**Balkan Ammo Manufacturers Face Turbulent Times Amid U.S. Tariff Changes**

**A looming uncertainty is forcing ammunition producers in Gorazde, Bosnia, to reassess their operations following tariff hikes imposed by the U.S., raising fears of a market collapse.**

In the tranquil mountainous region of Gorazde, where history is etched in the scars of war, local ammunition factories are facing a modern threat: American tariffs. What once was a lifeline for the manufacturers—a booming market from the United States—now hangs in precarious balance after President Trump's sudden imposition of tariffs in early April.

Gorazde's ammunition industry has deep roots dating back to Yugoslavia, and during the tumultuous 1990s, it helped the nation defend itself, creating jobs and export opportunities. Now, companies like Ginex and Pobjeda Technology worry that the new tariffs will disrupt everything they have built. The tariffs, impacting nearly all trading partners, including Bosnia, have sent shockwaves through the Goran economy.

Ginex, known for its production of ignition devices used in ammunition, finds itself at a crossroads, considering whether to expand its operations amid fluctuating tariff rates—initially forecasted at 35% but later adjusted to a temporary 10%. Demir Imamovic, Ginex’s marketing manager, voiced his concerns: “It would stop all our exports,” stressing the potential threat posed by even a lower tariff.

For these manufacturers, the stakes are high. Many American clients are likely to weave through complicated tariff implications, potentially reducing orders or seeking suppliers from countries not ensnared by such tariffs. This uncertainty not only puts the future viability of these Bosnian companies at risk but also endangers jobs and the region’s economic recovery post-conflict.

As the effects of these tariffs continue to unfold, Gorazde’s ammunition makers watch closely, hoping their history of resilience will carry them through this latest challenge.