Blaming Tariffs, Cookware Manufacturer to Cut 253 Jobs
MANITOWOC, WI—Tramontina USA Inc., a manufacturer of metal cookware, is ending its US manufacturing operations due to increased costs from tariffs on components such as aluminum, steel studs and glass lids.
The company abruptly closed its factory in Manitowoc July 8, eliminating 145 jobs. The company is also cutting 108 workers at its headquarters facility in Sugar Land, TX.