Time runs out for nearly century-old clock company due to tariffs, other factors

After 99 years, the Howard Miller Co., a Michigan clock and furniture maker, is closing due to tariffs and a weak housing market. CEO Buzz Miller cited Trump-era tariffs increasing component costs. The company will sell its remaining inventory through 2026, impacting around 200 employees in Michigan and North Carolina. The closure also affects Hekman Furniture Co.