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China’s New Supply Chain Security Rules Raise the Risks for Foreign Companies On April 7, 2026, China turned supply chain decisions into national security decisions. The regulations took effect the same day. No transition period. These regulations, issued as State Council Order No. 834, give Chinese authorities a formal mechanism to investigate and punish foreign

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China’s New Supply Chain Security Rules Raise the Risks for Foreign Companies - Harris Sliwoski LLP China’s new supply chain security rules raise risks for foreign companies, including audits, supplier exits, UFLPA compliance, and China exit bans.

Moving production to Mexico is more than just a sourcing decision. It is a legal and operational rebuild. Companies that treat China/Mexico contracts, labor, IP, customs, and transition sequencing as afterthoughts often end up paying to fix avoidable mistakes.

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Moving Production to Mexico: What U.S. Companies Get Wrong - Harris Sliwoski LLP Moving manufacturing to Mexico can reduce risk and shorten lead times, but only if companies get contracts, labor, IP, customs, and structure right.