Auto parts supplier Detroit Axle thought it had to eliminate jobs due to tariffs, but then something good happened.

Detroit Axle's sales are rising as competitors offered less, allowing it to avoid layoffs.

Detroit Axle will still see lower profits as tariffs cost it $7 million a month compared to $700,000 a month a year ago.

Detroit Axle CEO Mike Musheineshwatched his costs to import auto parts soar starting in April when President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts.

To remain competitive, Detroit Axle — which sells car parts online to retail customers — takes small profit margins on its products. So rather than raise those prices to offset the tariff costs and risk losing customers, Musheinesh first looked to find efficiencies in his operations where

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