In response to President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, a number of global companies are eyeing expansion into the United States to minimize the economic fallout from the trade measures.
These companies, spanning a range of industries, are looking to either boost their U.S. production or establish new manufacturing facilities to shield themselves from the disruptive effects of the tariffs.
Among the companies making such moves is Barry Callebaut, the Swiss chocolate maker, which plans to increase its U.S.-based production to counteract the impact of the tariffs. Similarly, BMW is considering adding additional shifts to its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, with the aim of boosting production by up to 80,000 units.
Campari, the Italian spirits group, is also assessing U.S. production expansion options, while Compal Electronics, a Taiwanese laptop manufacturer, is exploring potential investments in southern U.S. states.
In the electronics sector, Discoverie, a UK-based component manufacturer, intends to shift more production to the U.S., while Essity, the Swedish hygiene products company, is contemplating moving more of its production from Mexico and Canada to the U.S.
Honda has already announced plans to shift production of its U.S.-bound five-door Civic hybrid model from Japan to Indiana, while Hyundai is ramping up its U.S. operations by localizing production further, particularly for hybrid vehicles, at its new Georgia plant.
Notably, Illycaffe, the Italian coffee maker, is considering building a plant in the U.S. should tariffs affect its operations. Similarly, Lavazza, another Italian coffee brand, is expanding its U.S. operations and aims to increase its local production to 100% of its U.S. sales.
Electronics giants such as LG Electronics and Samsung are also responding to tariff concerns. LG is exploring the possibility of shifting refrigerator production from Mexico to its Tennessee facility, while Samsung is considering moving dryer manufacturing to its South Carolina plant.
Volkswagen's premium brand Audi is looking to expand production in North America, while Nissan is contemplating moving some of its domestic production to the U.S. TSMC, the Taiwanese chipmaker, is also increasing its U.S. investment with plans to build five chip manufacturing facilities.
The trend of U.S. expansion highlights a broader strategy by these companies to safeguard their operations against the economic uncertainties created by the ongoing trade tensions, particularly with China and other key global trade partners. By localizing production, these companies aim to maintain competitiveness while reducing their reliance on imports that are subject to hefty tariffs.
As companies adjust to the evolving trade environment, these moves reflect a significant shift in global manufacturing and trade practices, as businesses seek to mitigate risks and position themselves for long-term growth in the U.S. market.
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