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Last updated: June 29, 2026

Should Hardware Startups Manufacture in China, Mexico, or Vietnam to Reduce Tariffs?

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Renaud Anjoran

American startups preparing to launch a Kickstarter campaign are often worried about US tariffs on China-made products. Do you still manufacture in China, or try to do so in Mexico, or Vietnam, in order to reduce potential tariffs?

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Setting Up a New Factory? First Ask What Problem You’re Really Solving [Podcast]

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Adrian Leighton

More companies are taking a serious look at setting up a new factory, relocating production, or bringing manufacturing back under their own control. The reasons are understandable. COVID exposed supply chain risks. Tariffs and trade policies have made some China-based … Continue reading →

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Why “China Plus One” Isn’t What You Think For Electronics

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Renaud Anjoran

For decades, global supply chains have been built around one priority: efficiency. If you could reduce costs, increase speed, and, when needed, scale production, you’d win. And for many companies, especially in electronics, there was one clear answer to that … Continue reading →

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