Laundry operators that source textiles and other goods from abroad have experienced dramatic changes since President Donald Trump began imposing tariffs on China, India and many other countries, to redress trade imbalances and boost U.S. domestic production.

Tempering Costs

This move that began earlier this year poses a challenge to laundries that rely largely on imported textiles. However, operators from across North America can remain resilient during this tussle over tariffs by working with suppliers to make sure they’re getting the best deal in terms quality, reliability and competitive prices, says Tom Baron, director of medical & institutional products ...