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One notable example cited involves a newly signed deal with a company that produces large gym equipment—treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, saunas, and cold plunges. While the partnership is promising, it is immediately subjected to delays because the manufacturer needs to relocate all its production facilities to Vietnam, a process expected to take at least 90 days. This move is driven by the company’s concerns over rising costs and a desire to avoid passing those costs onto consumers. Such relocations underscore the broader trend of businesses seeking to diversify supply chains away from China amidst escalating economic pressures.