Japan's Iris Ohyama to step up US production amid Trump tariffs

Consumer goods maker plans $13m in plant expansions as cost of China exports rises

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Japanese manufacturer Iris Ohyama will spend $13 million to expand production at all four of its U.S. plants, including this one in the state of Arizona. (Iris Ohyama)

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SENDAI, Japan -- Japanese consumer goods manufacturer Iris Ohyama will spend $13 million to expand American production under plans announced Monday, responding to the Trump administration's tariffs on products from China.

A new line for pet training pads will begin operating in December at a plant in the state of Pennsylvania. At a plant in the state of Wisconsin, new equipment will be installed for surgical masks and start up in June.

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