Circle X Country Store in Bryan, Texas, said it is moving to sell only USA-made products as tariffs on Chinese goods rise, KBTX reported on June 13, 2025.
The switch
- The store announced the change in a Facebook post: “We’re saying goodbye to imports and standing firm on USA-made quality you can trust.”
- It is phasing out brands not made in the USA and adding brands such as Kimes jeans, which the store says are made in Arizona or California.
- It already carried Lodge cast iron and now stocks local honey from BeeHawk Honey.
- Texas A&M economist Dennis Jansen said he expects other stores to make similar moves as tariffs raise import prices.
Why it matters for Made in USA
Small retailers decide which products shoppers see first. When a store commits to USA-made stock, it also has to check its suppliers’ origin claims, since a “Made in USA” label is only as good as the claim behind it.
FAQ
Which store is it?
Circle X Country Store in Bryan, Texas.
What brands does it carry?
The store named Kimes jeans, Lodge cast iron and BeeHawk Honey.
Why the change?
Rising tariffs on imports, and what the store said was a long-held goal of its owners.
Source & credit
Source: KBTX, June 13, 2025: “Bryan business selling American-made products only amid US-China tariff uncertainty”, by Jadyn Stack.