Fox News: Byrna Sources Over 90% Of It's Supply Chain In the US

Byrna Technologies CEO Bryan Ganz joins Fox News to discuss how President Trump’s tariffs have helped bring jobs and manufacturing back to the United States. Byrna, the leading maker of less-lethal self-defense products like launchers and chemical irritants, now sources over 90% of its supply chain domestically, up from just 31% before the 2016 election. Despite a modest increase in hard costs, the shift has helped avoid higher tariff penalties and reduce supply chain disruptions. Ganz credits the tariffs with enabling a more resilient and cost-effective U.S.-based manufacturing strategy.

Byrna’s commitment to American jobs has also paid off in employment growth as we have more than doubled its U.S. workforce by relocating ammunition production from South Africa to the United States. CEO Bryan Ganz highlights the broader multiplier effect as domestic suppliers ramp up in response to increased demand. He also warns of unfair competition from inferior, China-made products that undercut pricing and lack quality, reinforcing the importance of strong trade policy and enforcement.

This conversation underscores how smart tariff policy can drive domestic investment, protect American innovation, and create jobs.