Gilded Age Company Offers Glimpse into the Future of US Manufacturing
Steinway & Sons, a 150-year-old American piano manufacturer, exemplifies how high-quality, handcrafted products can thrive in the US despite economic challenges and tariffs, emphasizing the importance of skilled craftsmanship and domestic sourcing for maintaining manufacturing excellence. However, broader US manufacturing faces hurdles like job losses and skill shortages, partly due to automation and trade policies.