LG Electronics noted during the 2025 first quarter earnings conference call held on the 24th that it is preparing responses to minimize risks associated with U.S. tariff policies, stating, "As part of our production optimization strategy, we are maximizing the use of production sites in Mexico and the U.S., where tariff increases can be avoided, and are also considering a modest increase in prices through our distribution channels."
It added, "In the case of the Tennessee factory, we are planning to expand production volumes for washing machines and expect to cover up to the high teens percentage of sales to the U.S. from the local factory."