Makita to build more tools for US in Thailand, Romania instead of China

Japanese manufacturer's proactive stockpiling helps performance

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 Makita offers a range of power tools and equipment in the U.S. (Makita)

TAKUYA MICHIUE

NAGOYA, Japan -- Makita will scale back Chinese production of power tools intended for the U.S. market due to unpredictability around American tariffs, shifting such output to Thailand and Romania.

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