The Trump administration has already shown smart awareness by exempting key inputs like semiconductors from Taiwan. But there’s a gap when it comes to machine tools—equipment essential to nearly every manufacturer in America.

If tariffs are applied to these tools:

  • U.S. production costs will rise sharply
  • Domestic manufacturers will struggle to compete
  • Global suppliers may shift even more capacity to China, strengthening a major rival

We have a voice—and we can use it. We encourage you to act now to raise awareness in the Trump Administration for the critical role of machine tools.

✅ Here’s What You Can Do:

  1. Contact your representatives in Congress. Ask them to support exempting machine tools from tariffs.
  2. Use this message in emails or phone calls:

    “Machine tools are as vital to manufacturing as semiconductors. Tariffs on them increase U.S. costs and push global capacity toward China. Exempt machine tools to keep American industry strong.”
  3. Submit feedback to the U.S. Trade Representative
  4. Share this message on social media and tag relevant leaders. Short and powerful works best.

Let’s make sure Washington hears the voice of American manufacturing.

Let’s make a difference.

Steve Pinto