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Reflecting on my own experiences while launching products, I sought to manufacture in the United States but faced immense challenges. Navigating the manufacturing landscape in the U.S. proved to be fraught with obstacles, not the least of which were the exorbitant costs associated.
For example, I attempted to produce my hot sauce packaging in the U.S., but the quotes I received were astounding. One factory quoted me an 800% increase in price compared to manufacturing in China. Additionally, I struggled to find U.S. factories capable of producing specialized components of my product. After extensive searching, I discovered that, even when seeking alternative manufacturers in nearby Mexico, the costs were prohibitive.