The luxury towels made by Matouk, the prepared dishes sold by Blount Fine Foods, and the automotive parts manufactured by Davico are just a few examples of products that have domestic origins. However, their raw materials often come from abroad.
Matouk’s plush cotton comes from Egypt, while Blount Fine Foods’ broccoli originates from Guatemala and Mexico. Davico’s raw materials for automotive parts include both US and Indian imports.
The recent tariff directives from President Trump have caused frustration among factory bosses on the South Coast of Massachusetts. Despite having thousands of employees and producing American-made goods, many feel paralyzed by the conflicting rules.
Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/15/metro/uncertainty-over-tariffs-is-causing-chaos-some-massachusetts-manufacturers