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Phil Ruffin, a long-time friend of Donald Trump and owner of Harper Trucks, contemplates the implications of Trump's potential tariff increases on his Kansas hand-truck manufacturing business. While tariffs could make Harper's products more competitive against low-cost imports, Ruffin is uncertain whether they will significantly boost sales. The factory, which has faced declining sales due to imports, employs around 120 people and aims to keep operating amid rising costs and labor shortages. The article explores the complexities of tariff policies and their mixed effects on American manufacturing.
Source: YAHOO