'Buy American' Knife Maker Gets Harsh Reality Check On Trump's Tariffs
Josh Smith, founder and president of Montana Knife Company, was a hardcore Trump supporter, but now he's having doubts.
By Ed Scarce — August 3, 2025
Josh Smith has seen the rapid growth of his knife business since he started it during the pandemic. Appearances on Fox News and Joe Rogan, among many others, had him well-positioned to sell a quality product with an ever-expanding market. Then Trump got into office and it all went pear-shaped.
Source: Associated Press:
Josh Smith, founder and president of Montana Knife Co., called himself a Trump voter but said he sees the tariffs on foreign steel and other goods as threatening his business.
For instance, Smith just ordered a $515,000 machine from Germany that grinds his knife blades to a sharp edge. Trump had imposed a 10% tax on products from the EU that is set to rise to 15% under the trade framework he announced Sunday. So Trump’s tax on the machine comes to $77,250 — about enough for Smith to hire an entry-level worker.
https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/buy-american-knife-maker-gets-realty-check
Maybe you and Buck Knife can merge.........you now want some empathy................
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