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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Teddy Cambosa

Why and Which Global Brands Are Rushing to Set Up Shop in the US as Tariff Tensions Rise

UK cut tariff on imports (Credit: Sascha Hormel/Pexels)

Amid growing uncertainty over international trade and a resurgence of Trump-era tariffs, global companies across multiple industries are making decisive moves to expand their operations in the United States. From car manufacturers to electronics giants and retail brands, many firms are fast-tracking investment into American factories, warehouses and assembly plants. Their goal? To sidestep mounting import duties, secure market access, and futureproof their businesses in one of the world's largest consumer markets.

As global supply chains reel from tariff disruptions, this shift is being driven not only by political pressure but also by strategic foresight. For many companies, producing goods closer to American consumers helps shield them from policy shocks while improving speed to market.

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