Agilian Tech Survives Trump's Tariffs, Thrives in China

0:00On April 6th, a Chinese electronics firm called Agilian Technology just wrapped up a while 2025 proving that Trump's tariffs didn't. Crush their operations. This $30 million a year company, which sends over half its revenue to the US, watch clients freeze orders and push for factories outside. China. But they now see their don't want base as tough to beat as long as tensions stay manageable. Here this year, tariffs spiked to over 100 percent on both sides, sparking chaos and China's manufacturing. The official purchasing manager's index hit its lowest since late 2023. Clients hoarded goods ahead of hikes, then slammed the brakes, leaving factory floors stacked with unsold pallets. Execs at Agilian felt the panic firsthand, with late-night calls from freaked out buyers demanding setups in places like Malaysia or India. Even CEO noted how storage costs went through the roof pre-election. Economists say the levees just reshuffle supply chains, not derailed China's momentum.

1:01China fired back with export controls on key minerals, US firms crave, easing the pressure by March, when the PMI jumped to its fastest growth in a year. Agilian kicked off pre-production in Penang and scouted India, but hit snags like incomplete supply chains and new tariffs there. Still, their second half output surged 29 percent as orders thawed. Looking ahead to Trump's May visit to Beijing, hopes are low for big wins, just may be a framework to keep talks going and avoid last year's boilover. Agilian plans to diversify his insurance, but bets on growing 30 percent in three years from their China roots, tariffs or not. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Global News today, AI-powered Global Coverage.