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Last updated: February 27, 2026

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

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Adrian Leighton

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: … Continue reading →

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China’s Rare Earth Monopoly: A Looming Supply Chain Crisis? [Podcast]

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

In today’s episode, Adrian is joined by our CEO, Renaud, to discuss the growing tension between the US and China over rare earth magnets and how China’s stranglehold on these materials is starting to squeeze global manufacturers. From electronics to … Continue reading →

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How Trump Tariffs will Impact YOUR Business

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

President Trump loves tariffs and is using them as an economic and political tool to try to improve the USA’s prospects. If you’ve ever wondered how such tariffs affect the prices of the products you buy, you’re not alone, there … Continue reading →

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Further confirmation that India’s exports to North America are booming

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Renaud Anjoran

A fairly recent Journal of Commerce article titled: “Cheaper than China: India–US trade surges as sourcing slowly shifts away from China,” gives us even more confirmation that exports from the Subcontinent to North America are booming to China’s cost.

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What Does Manufacturing In Vietnam Look Like Today In 2021?

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

We caught up with Simon Caballero, a Hanoi-based purchasing manager and expert on manufacturing in Vietnam, to discuss the manufacturing landscape in Vietnam in 2021 with a loose focus on the garment industry. I asked him a number of questions, … Continue reading →

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