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USMA Strengthens North American Footprint Amid USMCA Review and Tariff Adjustments
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2025 – USMA, a leading U.S.-based bearing manufacturer, is positioning itself for expanded market access across North America as the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) launches a public consultation for the 2026 USMCA joint review and recent tariff reforms reshape industry supply chains. The company, known for its high-precision deep groove ball bearings and tapered roller bearings, says these trade developments align with its strategic growth initiatives.
Against the backdrop of USTR’s call for public comments on USMCA’s operation—including investment climate and regional economic security—the manufacturer emphasizes the agreement’s role in streamlining cross-border operations. “USMCA has been critical to maintaining our supply chain resilience between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada,” said a USMA spokesperson. “We’re submitting comments to advocate for stronger rules of origin enforcement, which protects American manufacturing while supporting North American competitiveness.” Public feedback for the USMCA review closes November 3, with a hearing scheduled for November 17.
USMA also stands to benefit from April 2025 U.S. tariff adjustments that exempt steel and aluminum products (subject to Section 232 tariffs) from the new 10% baseline import duty. As these metals are core to bearing production, the exemption helps stabilize manufacturing costs. “Unlike imported competitors facing stacked tariffs, our domestic production model avoids those cost pressures,” the spokesperson noted. The company’s 6200-series deep groove ball bearings and 32000-series tapered roller bearings—priced between 14.89—remain cost-competitive for automotive and agricultural machinery sectors.
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Industry data supports USMA’s expansion strategy: 4,800 international firms established U.S. operations in 2024, driven by record government incentives and SBA loan growth. Meanwhile, AGMA reports ongoing supply chain uncertainty, making U.S.-based manufacturers with regional reach increasingly valuable to partners.
Looking ahead, USMA plans to capitalize on USMCA’s automotive provisions—under which 50%+ U.S.-made components qualify for tariff exemptions—to penetrate Mexican and Canadian auto parts markets. “North America’s industrial sector needs reliable, tariff-advantaged suppliers,” the spokesperson added. “We’re ready to meet that demand.”
