How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil


US President Donald Trump's tariffs brought chaos to many Chinese companies and the country’s official purchasing managers’ index contracted for much of 2025. - Reuters

DONGGUAN: US President Donald Trump's tariffs sought to hurt Chinese manufacturing, but for one electronics maker, a turbulent 2025 ended with a belief that China is a location that is difficult to replicate - as long as things don't change too drastically.

Agilian Technology, which makes products mostly for Western brands, saw its U.S. orders - accounting for more than half its revenue - frozen for months and clients demanded it set up production outside China.

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