by Floyd Buford at Daily Caller
American manufacturers are seeing a surge in demand as President Donald Trump’s tariffs force companies to reconsider doing business in China.
Trump’s tariffs, including a 145% levy on Chinese goods, are causing American-made products to be more competitive in the market. As a result, many small and medium manufacturers are experiencing a surge in demand and are preparing to ramp up production and hire new workers.
Jergens Inc., a midwestern toolmaker with less than 500 employees, says it’s “going like gangbusters” trying to keep up with demand, The Wall Street Journal reported. They are seeing an influx of orders from customers trying to avoid import tariffs, along with steady defense-related demand. (RELATED: China Erupts: Furious Workers Riot As Factories Collapse Under Trump’s Tariffs)
“We are running 24 hours a day, seven days a week” said Jergens president Jack Schron, according to the Journal. “We are swamped.”…
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