As President Trump’s tariffs force companies to reconsider doing business in China, American manufacturers are seeing a large growth in demand. Employees and consumers are reaping the benefits.
Trump’s tariffs, including a 145% levy on Chinese goods, make American-made products more competitive. This results in many small and medium manufacturers experiencing a surge in demand and preparing to ramp up production and hire new workers.
One Example
For example, The Wall Street Journal reported that Jergens Inc., a midwestern toolmaker with less than 500 employees, is “going like gangbusters” trying to keep up with demand.
Another Example
Grand River Rubber & Plastics, an Ohio plastics and rubber manufacturer, says customers who once offshored to China are reversing course, the Wall Street Journal noted. Two large buyers who left years ago returned within days of each other, and two new oil filter manufacturers have already placed orders. The company’s new business could amount to $5 million annually, roughly 10% of Grand River’s revenue.
The spike in new business reported by many American manufacturers coincides with a sharp decrease in Chinese manufacturing. When Trump announced the tariffs last month, he predicted that American businesses and consumers would benefit.
As business increases in America, citizens control more of the hard-earned money. They can spend it and help other working Americans earn money. Americans can also expect better-quality products made by their fellow Americans.
