Excel Dryer sells about $40 million worth of electric hand dryers each year. Excel’s products can be found in airports, restaurants, and public restrooms across the United States. Most of the parts the company uses come from U.S. suppliers. But the motors and controllers have long come from China. No other manufacturer could beat China’s low prices. But this is changing partly because of import taxes that the Trump administration requires on purchases of many Chinese-made products. Excel plans to release its first completely American-made dryer in a few months. William Gagnon and his family own the company. He spoke with the Reuters news agency about the business and negotiating with suppliers of parts.

What is an import tax?
federal income tax
a ship that transports goods
a tariff collected on imported goods
wine and spirits
What does Excel plan to release in a few months?
a new hair dryer system
its first completely American-made dryer
a design made completely in China
newly published books
Excel Dryer makes electric hand dryers.
electric hand dryers
washing machines
hair dryers
refrigerators