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US-China Tariff Cut List: 77 Chinese Product Categories and How Importers Should Prepare
The U.S. and China agreed to cut tariffs on about $30 billion of goods each. Here is what is known, what is not, and how to protect your next order.
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SourcingCanton Fair 2026: How to Tell a Real Factory From a Trading Company
The 140th Canton Fair runs through November 4. Here is how to check whether a booth is a factory or a trader, when a trader is fine, and what to verify before paying a deposit.
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SourcingUFLPA Entity List 2026: How to Check Your China Suppliers
DHS just added 43 companies to the UFLPA Entity List. Here is how to find out whether any of them sit behind your factory, and what to ask before your next deposit.
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Offshore TeamsHiring a Sourcing Agent in China: What to Pay and What to Check
A good agent saves you trips, mistakes and money. A bad one quietly takes a cut from both sides. How agents charge, where the conflicts of interest hide, and the checks to run before you sign.
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Supplier ChecksHow to Vet a Supplier in China Before You Pay a Deposit
A polished catalogue and a quick reply prove very little. Here is the order of checks we run on every new factory, from the business licence to a third-party audit, before any money moves.