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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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Nearshoring To Mexico. An Alternative To China? [Podcast]

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Adrian Leighton

Have you considered Mexico as an alternative to China for your manufacturing? Dan Harris at China Law Blog recently wrote this blog post: “Mexico is the New China” and Manufacturers are Moving There. In it he suggests why US companies, … Continue reading →

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Setting up Manufacturing in Vietnam vs China: Focus on Vietnam

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

It’s common to see news of large multinationals moving manufacturing out of China to countries like India and Vietnam, such as Apple, for instance. Based on the Economist’s report ‘Rising star: Vietnam’s role in Asia’s shifting supply chains,’ I created … Continue reading →

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