Worried About Tariffs

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https://www.kadee.com/blog/post/worried ... ffs-not-us

[HONDO74]

Our ever-increasing dependence on Chinese manufacturing means that tariffs could have a measurable impact on all of our pocketbooks. So, what's this got to do with Kadee and the model train hobby? Why isn't Kadee worried?

Everyone knows that Kadee's high-quality products are made in the USA. But what does that really mean? Here are some insights you might find interesting:

We do our own die casting and injection molding – we perform every step.
We start with pallets of raw materials – no pre-made components.
We design everything right here – our engineers dream it and build it.
We make our own dies and molds in-house – no outsourced manufacturing.
We even make our own springs – those are some tricky machines.
We make our own packaging – car boxes, printing, etc, etc.

Pallets of raw materials come in, and packaged products go out – it's that simple.

[jlong]

Kadee is preaching stuff they know nothing about.

[robert.]

Kadee is preaching stuff they know nothing about.

They did not mention where their raw plastic comes from or wire. Wonder if the sell finished product overseas?. It’s tariffed there.

[Chris Webster]

Kadee was founded by identical twin brothers Keith and Dale Edwards. After they had a falling out in the 90s, Dale kept Kadee while Keith established Micro-Trains Line Co. Here's an update on Micro-Trains:

https://micro-trains.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=12

Atlas Model Railroad Company Acquires Assets of Micro-Trains Line Co.

Talent, OR — November 19, 2025 — Micro-Trains Line Company, Inc. announced today that it has been acquired by Atlas Model Railroad Co, which includes substantially all assets of Micro-Trains Line Co., the Talent, Oregon-based manufacturer renowned for its precision N and Z scale model trains and couplers. The transaction marks a significant expansion of Atlas’s manufacturing and product development capabilities within the U.S. hobby industry.
Under the agreement, Atlas will assume ownership of Micro-Trains’ molds, tooling, and associated intellectual property, ensuring continued production of the brand’s hallmark products. Production will transition into Atlas’s global manufacturing and supply network, ensuring continued availability and consistent quality standards worldwide.
Eric D. Smith, President of Micro-Trains Line Co., added: “Our family and team are proud of what Micro-Trains has meant to hobbyists everywhere. Atlas’s commitment to excellence and long-term investment in the model railroad community makes them the right partner to continue our story.”
Both companies emphasized that the integration will focus on preserving the authenticity of Micro-Trains’ designs while leveraging Atlas’s engineering, logistics, production capabilities to broaden innovation and future product offerings."
Smith also wants to thank our industry counterparts, many of whom we have worked so closely with making this hobby a true enjoyment to be part of. And a very special thank you to the model railroad consumers; your interest and patronage of our model trains is much appreciated.
Micro-Trains in Talent, OR. will continue to accept and process orders until our finished model train single car releases, multi-packs, trucks, couplers tools and accessories are sold out. This includes our December releases.
In closing, we once again extend our sincerest thanks to all, and wish everyone great success in all your future endeavors.