Home appliance maker Electrolux has had to contend with a near three-fold increase in the cost of upgrading its U.S. manufacturing facilities. That’s also caused delays in shipments to customers. The firm has also faced increased tariffs on its imports from China. However, there was still a 7.5% increase in imports from China associated with Electrolux in November. The firm may have used imports to offset the loss of North American production. A slowdown in assembly production may also be evident in Electrolux’s imports of key components. Shipments of pumps – includi...