Why These Companies in Louisville, Ky., Fear Trump’s Tariffs

Published On Feb 4, 2025, 5:02 AM

The article discusses how CRG Automation, a start-up specializing in automation solutions, is poised to benefit from increasing challenges in international trade, especially due to tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. The company designs systems that allow robots to handle repetitive manufacturing tasks, which is becoming increasingly crucial as American companies look to bring production back to the U.S. amid rising costs and skilled labor shortages. CRG expects its sales to double this year as the demand for domestic manufacturing capabilities grows, despite the pressures from the trade war.