Stanley Black & Decker continues to cut China production as tariffs emerge

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Dive Brief:

• Stanley Black & Decker is repositioning its supply chain to mitigate the higher costs associated with goods imported from China following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff actions against the country, according to a Q4 earnings call on Feb. 5.
• The tools giant is expecting a $10 million to $20 million impact on its finances in 2025, factoring in adjustments to its global supply chain if the 10% tariffs on China remain in place, CFO and EVP Pat Hallinan said during the call. The impact, however, would be 10 times higher without mitigation efforts.
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