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:
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What tariffs actually mean today
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How they affect landed cost
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Whether China+1 works in practice
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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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