Currently,
there is a dramatic shift taking place in manufacturing industries to move plants back to the United States. Amid growing tariffs on foreign goods imports, many manufacturing companies are seeing the benefits of returning production facilities to the United States and consumers are reaping the benefits.
If you’re concerned about how new tariff laws will impact your ability to purchase your favorite products, there is good news! Keep reading to learn why these imposed tariffs will actually benefit you:
Why Manufacturers Are Bringing Production Back to the United States
On April 2nd, 2025, “reciprocal tariffs” were introduced on foreign import products from countries like China and the EU, in addition to already existing tariffs, in an effort to prioritize American-made products. A 10 percent universal tariff took effect on April 5th and on April 9th, President Trump announced a 90 pause on the reciprocal tariffs, excluding China. On April 9th, additional tariffs were imposed on certain Chinese product imports, totaling 125 percent increase of reciprocal tariffs in response to China’s tariff retaliation on American imports.
These tariffs concern various categories of products including:
- Steel and Aluminum
- Copper
- Semiconductors and Pharmaceuticals
- Automotive
- Lumber
- Agriculture
Rising costs of tariffs on foreign made imports are leading manufacturing companies to transition their plants and factories back to the United States in order to avoid costly fees. Manufacturers are also looking toward United States distributors to source raw materials for parts and products to avoid material tariffs placed on Chinese and European countries. Along with increased tariffs, shipping costs continue to rise, causing supply chain issues and longer delivery times for customers.
7 Ways Consumers Benefit from American Made Products
Bringing manufacturing and production back to United States soil is not just a ploy to increase taxes on other countries or encourage manufacturers to hire American workers. There are numerous benefits for customers when purchasing American made products, as opposed to foreign made products.
7 benefits for consumers purchasing products made in the U.S.A. include:
- Faster Shipping Times
- Higher Quality Product and Materials Used
- Fewer Supply Chain Issues and Inefficiencies
- Support Ethical Labor Laws and Practices
- Boost the United States Economy
- Reduced Carbon Footprint
- Better Customer Service Support
“Made in the U.S.A.” has become synonymous with “high quality”, offering consumers products made from higher grade materials that are designed to last. Although these types of products may be more expensive than foreign made products that can be purchased online, American made products are held to higher quality standards and expectations to ensure worker, manufacturer, and consumer safety and satisfaction, leading to cost savings for the consumer later.
Quality Casting Products from Gabriel Metal Casting
Gabriel Metal Casting has always proudly designed and made our custom products at our facility in North Dakota. We employ skilled craftspeople with years of industry experience who have a passion for bringing your design to life. We offer high-quality, competitively priced custom casting products right here in the United States, assuring you that your design will be produced to your exact specifications and requirements to commemorate your special occasion.
Our skilled and experienced team has the knowledge to create your custom casting product. We offer a range of product options to meet your needs including:
- Medallions
- Awards and Trophies
- Keychains
- Pewter Casting Product Miniatures
Gabriel Metal Casting is proud to design and manufacture each custom casting product in the USA, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction at every step of production. Increasing tariffs on foreign product and materials imports are creating opportunities for consumers to take advantage of manufacturers already based in the United States, allowing them to save costs and increase product quality. Our skilled craftspeople will work with you to understand your design requirements to expertly craft your custom medallion, award or trophy, keychain, or casting miniature.
We work exclusively with high quality pewter to craft your casting product because:
- Pewter has a low melting point, making it simple to pour into molds
- Pewter is known as a“soft metal” and is easy to mold and shape, allowing for more intricate workmanship
- Pewter is durable and relatively corrosion resistant, leading to a long lasting product
- Pewter is a cost-effective material option, making it an ideal choice for customers
- Pewer has high fluidity, allowing it to flow into and maintain precise details of even the smallest products
- Pewter is highly adaptable and can be cast in a variety of methods including centrifugal casting and molds
- Pewter can be easily polished, plated, and painted to maintain the desired appearance