CEO of Wisconsin-based Snap-on, Nick Pinchuk, talks about the impact that trade and tariff negotiations have on the manufacturing industry and gives his outlook on the future of U.S. manufacturing.
In a conversation with Chief Executive magazine, Pinchuk gives his thoughts on President Trump’s approach to tariffs and trade negotiations and its impact on manufacturers, the biggest challenges facing the industry and what he’s most excited about for the future. He talks about global competition, technological advances affecting manufacturing, upskilling the workforce to meet these demands and the need for a new focus on technical education.