Various companies are considering expanding their operations in the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Campari, the Italian spirits group, is exploring opportunities to increase production in the U.S. without compromising its brand identity. Compal Electronics, a Taiwanese laptop maker, is in talks with southern states, with Texas being a potential location for investment. Essity, a Swedish hygiene product manufacturer, may shift more production to the U.S. from Mexico and Canada if tariffs are imposed.
Honda has opted to produce its next-generation Civic hybrid in Indiana instead of Mexico to avoid potential tariffs. Hyundai Motor plans to localize production further in the U.S. and manufacture hybrid vehicles in Georgia. Inventec, a Taiwanese company specializing in AI servers, is considering investing in Texas. LG Electronics is contemplating moving refrigerator manufacturing from Mexico to Tennessee.
Luxury conglomerate LVMH is exploring expanding production capacity in the U.S., while Samsung Electronics is mulling over relocating dryer manufacturing from Mexico to South Carolina. Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is progressing with plans to build a new pickup truck in Illinois. Volkswagen is evaluating setting up production sites in the U.S. for Audi and Porsche models. Volvo Cars may shift production to the U.S. depending on tariff implications. These strategic moves by companies reflect a proactive response to potential trade challenges.
