Whirlpool, the century-old American appliance manufacturer known for its washers, dryers and other home appliances, says Trump's tariffs could give it a leg up on competitors that rely heavily on imports.

The American manufacturer of home, kitchen and laundry appliances says it makes 80% of its products in the U.S., where it operates 10 factories.

"You're absolutely proud to know that it was built in America, in Ohio, and in these small communities that thrive," Jason Ebert, senior vice president of North American manufacturing at Whirlpool, told CBS News.

Ebert hopes that the company's large domestic manufacturing footprint positions it for success amid the Trump administration's trade war . President Trump has said he's using tariffs as a tool to revitalize American industry by li

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