Willy Shih

Outcome Of Trade Negotiations Is Hard To Predict, But Globalization Of Manufacturing Is Here To Stay

February 11, 2019

The trade war between the U.S. and China is on every manufacturer’s mind. With the ongoing negotiations in mind, it is useful to remember some of the economic forces that brought us to where we are today. Then we can assess the potential impact of any new agreement, if we reach one.

The first concept is...

Making iPhones In The U.S. Would Be Challenging, But Not Impossible

November 5, 2018

Willy Shih

Apple's iPhone is one of the highest profile imports from China: "Designed by Apple in California, assembled in China" as the company announces on the package. President Trump has called on Apple to manufacture iPhones in the U.S., and the escalating trade tensions and imminent imposition of more tariffs are causing many firms to rethink their manufacturing location choices. I have been...

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