Archive of Category: Tariffs
        
        
        
                                        
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        
                            October 16, 2025
                        
                       
                           American-made vs China-bought has been a hot topic as of late. With the recent political climate, the trade war, and tariffs, more and more importers are looking to move their supply chain management in China home. But is that really in their best interest? Should importers Buy direct from China...                       
                     
                    
                 
                            
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        
                            September 18, 2025
                        
                       
                           “China Hating” is a popular thing to do in politics.  It gets votes for Democrats and Republicans alike.  It also affects companies that import from China.  So much so that many are becoming concerned and wondering about the future of their supply chain.    Should importers stop buying from China because...                       
                     
                    
                 
                            
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        
                            September 4, 2025
                        
                       
                           Current tariffs and selling restrictions with China have been an ongoing and popular topic in the press and an especially important issue for businesses sourcing from China. Many companies are now looking to China procurement services to help them navigate these challenges. One of the benefits of this kind of...                       
                     
                    
                 
                            
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        
                            August 25, 2025
                        
                       
                             Welcome to CPG's 2025 Q3 Newsletter! Our newsletters summarize recent events and cover China supply chain trends. Tariffs are rising ($130B collected this year) and uncertainty looms, but China remains the sourcing hub of the world. Its exports outpace the U.S., Germany, and Japan combined, driven by fierce price...                       
                     
                    
                 
                            
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        
                            August 5, 2025
                        
                       
                           Say you invented a new product that you wanted to sell in the USA.  You studied the market and you know it is going to be a winner.  You have money to invest in inventory and get started. Now, you need to bring your product to market as quickly as...                       
                     
                    
                 
                            
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        
                            May 21, 2025
                        
                       
                           Imagine this: Years ago, an importer of hunting apparel decided to source a jacket from China using professional China sourcing services. The goal? A durable outerwear piece with a faux leather shoulder patch. But when the samples arrived, the sourcing team had not only beaten the target price—they had used...                       
                     
                    
                 
                            
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        
                            April 8, 2025
                        
                       
                           As global supply chains evolve, many companies are looking to reduce their reliance on China. Whether driven by tariffs, geopolitical tensions, or the need for diversification, one question looms: How can you shift production without sacrificing cost efficiency, stability, or quality? The good news? With the right strategy and effective...                       
                     
                    
                 
                            
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        
                            April 1, 2025
                        
                       
                           For decades, China has been the cornerstone of global manufacturing. Its vast supplier networks, skilled workforce, and unparalleled infrastructure made it the obvious choice for companies seeking cost-effective production. Businesses have long relied on China sourcing services to streamline procurement and production. But as global dynamics shift, so do sourcing...