Nashville speaker maker plans to move overseas to avoid tariffs
(The Center Square) – The owner of a storied Nashville speaker company says he’ll pay lower taxes by moving overseas, rather than trying to build in the U.S.
TL;DR
- Auratone, a Nashville speaker company, is moving production overseas starting in 2026.
- The company's owner cites President Trump's tariffs as the reason for the move, as it impacts international sales.
- Auratone's signature product, the 5C Super Sound Cube, has been used by notable artists and studios.
- The tariffs have created uncertainty and financial difficulties for the 36-year-old business.
- Jacobsen believes Trump should not have unilateral authority over tariffs without congressional or public input.