Crane Manufacturers Bolster U.S. Operations Amid Tariff Push

September 7, 2025

Crane manufacturers are ramping up U.S. production in response to escalating tariffs and growing demand for domestic heavy equipment. With the U.S. crane market valued at $6.4 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2033, companies like Link-Belt and Cargotec are investing heavily in American facilities to sidestep import costs and align with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s “Build America, Buy America” provisions. Link-Belt’s new 225-ton 225|AT all-terrain crane, set for delivery in Q2 2025, targets infrastructure and data center projects, fueled by the CHIPS Act and industrial growth. These efforts are expected to create thousands of jobs, though challenges like labor shortages and outdated technology persist. The reshoring trend underscores a broader push for supply chain resilience, with manufacturers betting on U.S. production to meet rising domestic demand.