Manufacturing in China for the U.S. in 2026: Tariffs, China+1, and the Real Cost of Moving Production [Podcast]

Recently, Fabien Gaussorgues, CEO of Agilian Technology (part of the Sofeast Group), gave a presentation titled:

“Made in China for the USA Market: Risks & Opportunities – 2026 Reality Check.”

Instead of political commentary, the focus was on operational reality:

• What tariffs actually mean today

• How they affect landed cost

• Whether China+1 works in practice

• And when it truly makes sense to move production

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Episode Sections:

• 02:42 – Manufacturing Risks and Opportunities
• 08:25 – Navigating Tariff Challenges
• 11:23 – China Plus One Strategy
• 13:20 – Substantial Transformation Explained
• 15:06 – Final Assembly Considerations
• 21:13 – Moving Production Out of China
• 22:32 – Risks of Full Decoupling
• 25:19 – Key Takeaways for Businesses
• 28:07 – Audience Questions and Insights
• 53:52 – Closing Remarks and Future Insights

Further content

• Download your copy of the PPT here: https://www.agiliantech.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Manufacturing_Insights_for_2026_updated-FG-v2.2.pdf
• You can also visit Agilian, our contract manufacturer’s, website here: https://www.agiliantech.com/
• And ask us if you have any further questions on this topic: https://www.sofeast.com/contact-us/

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