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New Jersey manufacturers are seeing increased interest from companies seeking domestic production due to tariffs.

Despite state incentives and a high-tech shift, New Jersey's manufacturing sector faces challenges like workforce shortages and high real estate costs.

While some companies are expanding domestic operations, others are considering relocating to states with lower costs.

With every announcement that comes out of the White House about tariffs, siblings Tom and Brielle Freda receive calls from interested companies that have typically sourced their parts from overseas looking to switch to domestic producers.

The duo own Brewster Washers in Fairfield, which produces precision flat washers used in defense and aerospace.

The firm notes on its website that it

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