CLEVELAND — How tariffs impact Ohio manufacturers can vary wildly, but a third say they have been impacted, according to the 2025 Ohio Manufacturing Survey special report, released Wednesday by MAGNET. One in three manufacturers reports that tariffs have affected their sales—positively or negatively.

"Ohio’s story is America’s story, a sector under strain but still moving forward,” said Ethan Karp, President and CEO of MAGNET. “The gains are uneven and the path uncertain, yet manufacturers remain stubbornly optimistic that new opportunity will emerge from the disruption.”

Companies like Cleveland-based fastener maker Jergens are among those benefiting from tariffs.

"We’re experiencing record growth due to our competitive U.S. manufacturing advantage over foreign, tariffed competitors br

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