I had to go down and buy a new suspension system for my welding shield. While I was there I thought I would pick up a extra roll of mig wire. Last time I bought a roll it was $22+. This roll cost me $38+. That is $16 rise in cost in 2 months.
The reason that was given is the tariffs have kicked in and no one in the US makes mig wire. American Co put there name on mig wire that they sell, but it is made out side the US.
I have said for years that we need to make everything we use in this country. I am not saying that we should not import stuff. I am saying that if we make everything we use then we would have more control over our own fate. What I am saying is if the Us uses 4 rolls of mig wire a year at least 1 should be made in the US. Then when something comes up like this we have choices. We cold ramp up the mig wire production or all such things and wouldn't have jumps in prices like this.
The price of US steel stock has went from $48 to $69. Could this be the real reason we now have steel tariffs? I think some of the old steel plants may rise from the ashes to make steel once more.
What are your thoughts?
May each day bring you at least one pleasure.
The reason that was given is the tariffs have kicked in and no one in the US makes mig wire. American Co put there name on mig wire that they sell, but it is made out side the US.
I have said for years that we need to make everything we use in this country. I am not saying that we should not import stuff. I am saying that if we make everything we use then we would have more control over our own fate. What I am saying is if the Us uses 4 rolls of mig wire a year at least 1 should be made in the US. Then when something comes up like this we have choices. We cold ramp up the mig wire production or all such things and wouldn't have jumps in prices like this.
The price of US steel stock has went from $48 to $69. Could this be the real reason we now have steel tariffs? I think some of the old steel plants may rise from the ashes to make steel once more.
What are your thoughts?
May each day bring you at least one pleasure.