The South Carolina company, the only mass assembler of televisions in America, said proposed penalties on imported TVs would finally help it compete against cheaper models from China. Then the Trump administration expanded its planned tariffs and targeted TV parts, rather than fully assembled sets. Powerful friendsElement has kept a low profile since it told the South Carolina government that it intends to close its plant. "We need everyone's help," said South Carolina state senator Mike Fanning, a Democrat who represents the district where Element is headquartered. Element TVs are now sold in most US Walmart stores, as well as on Walmart.com.

Source: CNN August 24, 2018 19:30 UTC