E604: Manufacturing in America vs China - My Honest Take

In this episode of the Ecomcrew Podcast, Dave discusses the implications of tariffs on goods manufactured in China and explores alternative manufacturing options in India and America. He shares his experiences with manufacturing in each country, highlighting the pros and cons, such as lead times, quality, pricing, and MOQ. For India, he notes inconsistent lead times and higher prices but good quality for certain products like textiles. For America, he points out higher costs and a sense of entitlement from manufacturers but also higher quality and lower lead times. Dave suggests that e-commerce entrepreneurs should either stick with Chinese manufacturing and accept the tariffs or consider in-house manufacturing in America, as finding reliable American manufacturers for smaller companies can be challenging. He also recommends using online marketplaces like Xometry to quickly get price quotes and assess product profitability.