TOKYO -- The recently announced U.S. tariff investigation into machine tools could deal a blow to suppliers in Japan, America's top source of the equipment, as well as raise production costs in the U.S. as it tries to bring back manufacturing.
Import curbs on key equipment seen hindering American manufacturing revival

The Americas accounted for about 30% of machine tool maker Okuma's sales in the year ended March, making it one of its largest markets. (Okuma)
TOKYO -- The recently announced U.S. tariff investigation into machine tools could deal a blow to suppliers in Japan, America's top source of the equipment, as well as raise production costs in the U.S. as it tries to bring back manufacturing.