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US–China Trade Truce (Oct 30, 2025): What Changed & What US Importers Should Do Next [Podcast]

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

US–China trade just took a small step toward de-escalation. Following the October 30, 2025, Trump–Xi meeting, several practical changes are currently relevant to importers: a modest tariff easing on certain lines, a one-year pause on rare-earth/magnet export controls, and continued … Continue reading →

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Tariffs, Trade War, and the Factory Floor: Buyer Risks in 2025 [Podcast]

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

Tariffs, shifting trade policies, and unpredictable order patterns are creating a “stop–go” manufacturing environment in China. For buyers, this means unexpected quality issues, capacity crunches, and supply chain instability. In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Renaud Anjoran and Adrian … Continue reading →

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Vietnam-US Trade Deal: Trump’s Tariff Tactics & Transshipment Troubles [Podcast]

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

Episode 281 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast* explores the recently announced trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam, what it includes, and the ripple effects for global supply chains, especially for American importers seeking to pivot from China to … Continue reading →

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Tariffs, Trade Shifts & Tactics: A U.S. Importer’s Guide (Feat. Owen Haacke of Supply Chain Shark) [Podcast]

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

How are U.S. businesses reacting to tariffs on Chinese goods? Trade expert Owen Haacke joins us to unpack what’s happening with Section 301 tariffs, how enforcement is evolving, and what importers need to know if they’re pivoting to countries like … Continue reading →

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The India Shift: Exploring PCBA Sourcing and Trade Dynamics in a Changing World [Podcast]

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

With tariffs rising and China becoming a trickier manufacturing partner, many American importers are looking to India. In this episode, we explore the manufacturing landscape in South India, especially when it comes to sourcing PCB assemblies. You’ll gain first-hand insights … Continue reading →

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Bangalore PCBA Suppliers (Ground Level Insights – April 2025)

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Renaud Anjoran

A few weeks ago, with a colleague from our Indian office, I spent two full days visiting a range of PCB assembly (PCBA) suppliers across Bangalore, South India. I spent time primarily in facilities in the South and West parts … Continue reading →

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Tariffs, Tactics, and Trade Shocks: Breaking Down Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Policy Blitz [Podcast]

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

In this emergency bonus episode, Renaud reacts to the significant trade policy shift announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, 2025, dubbed “Liberation Day.” This move introduced sweeping tariffs affecting numerous countries and has profound implications for global trade … Continue reading →

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Trump Adds ANOTHER 10% Tariff To Chinese Products [BONUS Podcast]

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

In this bonus episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Renaud discusses President Trump’s controversial new announcement that’s stirring up economic tensions with China as he has decided to double existing tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%, marking a significant escalation in … Continue reading →

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Canada, Mexico, and China tariffs: Shots fired in Trump’s new trade war

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Renaud Anjoran

As of Jan 31 2025, President Trump declared a national emergency and invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)* to impose additional tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico (although Mexico and Canada’s tariffs have now been paused … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Second Term: Tariff Talks Ignite Global Tensions [Podcast]

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

In this episode of our podcast, Episode 246, hosts Adrian and Renaud delve into the complex topic of international trade policies as they discuss President Trump’s anticipated trade moves in his upcoming second term. Recorded on December 4th, the conversation … Continue reading →

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