Husco Scrambles to Cut Chinese Parts as U.S. Tariffs Bite

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More than 7,500 miles away from the trade war's epicenter in Washington, the industrial-parts manufacturer Husco in Milwaukee is working to use fewer Chinese-made components in its U.S. factories as the Trump administration imposes tariffs to reduce imports and boost American manufacturing.

Why it matters

The Trump administration's trade policies, including tariffs on Chinese imports, are forcing U.S. manufacturers like Husco to rethink their supply chains and find alternatives to Chinese-made parts. This shift reflects the broader impact of the U.S.-China trade conflict on American businesses and the administration's efforts to revive domestic production.

The details

Husco, which makes hydraulic and electromechanical components for industries like automotive and construction equipment, is actively working to use fewer Chinese-made parts in its U.S. factories. This comes as the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports in an effort to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and encourage more domestic manufacturing.

• The Trump administration has been wielding tariffs to reduce imports and try to resurrect American manufacturing since 2018.