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fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Microsoft, AWS and Google are trying to drastically reduce China's role in their supply chains | TechCrunch

Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are accelerating moves to shift production and data center component sourcing out of China amid rising U.S.–China geopolitical tensions.
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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Microsoft is reportedly moving its Surface manufacturing out of China

Microsoft plans to move Surface and server manufacturing out of China starting in 2026, shifting components, assembly, and some Xbox production abroad.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

There's an upside to Trump tariff disruptions that could boost the bottom line for American businesses, global supply chain expert says

The onset of tariffs forced businesses to quickly decide whether to pass on the cost to customers or eat it themselves. Some businesses have even decided to up and move manufacturing facilities to the U.S. to circumvent at least some of the blow. From an outsider's perspective, this feels like a one-two punch for consumer goods companies, manufacturers, and supply chain practitioners-especially since many had only recently recovered from the massive disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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