Chad Bartusek

Chad Bartusek is the director of supply chain management at Drill Rod & Tool Steels, a family-owned manufacturing business in Illinois that imports steel from Austria for specialized products. Following President Trump's decision to increase tariffs on steel imports to 50%, Bartusek anticipated a significant jump in tariff costs from approximately $72,000 to nearly $145,000, impacting his company's pricing and operations. He voiced concerns over the broader implications of these tariffs on his business and the industry as a whole.