Baltimore manufacturer James Evans, founder of Sikky Manufacturing, told WMAR-2 News on April 3, 2025, that he hopes the new tariffs will finally reward his decision to make car parts in the USA.
The company
- Evans started Sikky in Baltimore in 2008. It makes performance car parts and uses only domestic raw materials, he said.
- He said competitors selling cheaper imported parts and knockoffs have cost him sales for years.
- He expects benefits “in 6 months to a year,” but said some suppliers are already raising metal prices.
- A Baltimore flooring distributor in the same story said suppliers of USA-made products have been contacting her in recent weeks.
“That’s definitely a huge part of our company and our brand and we make sure everybody knows it.”
James Evans, Sikky Manufacturing, to WMAR-2 News
Why it matters for Made in USA
Small domestic makers have paid more for years to keep production at home. Tariffs may narrow the price gap, but higher input costs hit them too.
FAQ
What does Sikky make?
Performance car parts, made in Baltimore.
When was it founded?
In 2008.
Do tariffs hurt the company?
Evans said some metal suppliers are already raising prices.
Source & credit
Source: WMAR-2 News, April 3, 2025: “Baltimore manufacturer hopes his ‘made in USA’ business will pay off with new tariffs”, by Elizabeth Worthington.