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Posted: 2025-04-13 14:56:15 UTC

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The author discusses finding product sources in Southeast Asia and notes that Indian small commodities are similarly priced to Chinese goods, with only a 10-20% difference. They suggest that US importers consider small-scale procurement from these countries to establish trust and quality relationships, especially given the current 145% tariff. The author acknowledges a past mistake of assuming Chinese products were always the best and cheapest, neglecting the associated risks, which the US is now recognizing.
Indian small commodities are competitively priced compared to Chinese goods.
US importers should consider diversifying procurement to Southeast Asia.
Risk costs associated with Chinese imports make them more expensive overall.
Past assumption that Chinese products are always the best and cheapest.
Neglecting the risk costs associated with Chinese imports.
High tariffs (145%) on certain goods.