Daily News Article - May 8, 2025
1. What is causing a surge in demand for American manufacturing?
2. What preparations are small and medium manufacturing companies making as they see an increase in orders?
3. How are the tariffs specifically impacting Grand River Rubber & Plastics?
4. How are Chinese manufacturers affected by the tariffs?
5. What had Trump said would happen as a result of the tariffs he imposed?
6. a) What warning do economists and politicians opposed to leveling the playing field through tariffs give?
b) How does SafeSource Direct contradict the belief that costs will rise?
c) How close does CEO Steve Mott think his company can get to Asian prices?
7. a) We have read/watched multiple news reports on the harm and negative impact experts say they expect from President Trump's tariffs - especially on China. Were you surprised by positive news about some American manufacturers? Explain your answer.
b) This is an ongoing news story and only time will show who is right. Ask a parent if he/she thinks the president is right to try to level the playing field with other countries - especially China by imposing reciprocal or other tariffs.