Connor Bush 🔋🖥📟's Linkedin Analytics

Tariffs had their 15 minutes of fame. Remember when we were all scrambling to become trade policy experts overnight? Now that tariffs are out of the headlines… What’s the next thing we all need to pretend to be experts in? - ESG reporting? - AI compliance? - Quantum supply chains? - The emotional needs of our ERP system? Let me know — I’m ready to pivot my LinkedIn feed accordingly. #manufacturing #supplychain #hardware

With rising tariffs, it’s tempting to assume that manufacturing in Mexico is always the better choice—especially with the 0% duty under USMCA & substantial transformation. But in my experience, where we operate factories in both China and Mexico, that’s not always the case. China’s manufacturing ecosystem—with its mature supply chain, skilled labor, and unmatched agility—can often outperform Mexico for: • Smaller production volumes • Highly variable demand • Faster prototyping and production scaling • Components & suppliers that are already local to Asia Even after factoring in tariffs, China can still come out ahead when you consider the total picture: efficiency, responsiveness, and speed-to-market. Bottom line: Mexico has strategic advantages, especially for North American distribution—but China remains essential in many cases. There’s no one-size-fits-all. It comes down to context, goals, and product strategy. Curious to hear how others are thinking about this—what's been your experience?