Samsung and LG would move part of their production to the U.S. due to tariffs

MEXICO - South Korean companies Samsung and LG are considering transferring part of the manufacturing of home appliances from their Mexican plants to their U.S. plants, a South Korean newspaper reported.

The review comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.

Samsung is considering moving dryer manufacturing from its plant in Mexico to the one located in South Carolina, Korea Economic Daily reported, citing unnamed industry sources.

LG Electronics is also considering moving refrigerator manufacturing from Mexico to its factory in Tennessee, which handles the production of washers and dryers, the newspaper said.

Samsung said it plans to monitor the situation and respond flexibly, as it operates production bases in many regions around the world. LG, meanwhile, said it plans to respond to changes in the market by adjusting the system and production sites.