Chinese Factories Scale Back Operations Amid US Tariff Pressures

Factories across China are reducing production and sending workers home as US tariffs imposed by the Trump administration continue to strain export-driven industries. The slowdown has hit industrial hubs hardest, with provinces like Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Fujian experiencing significant disruptions.

Plastic moulds, toy parts, shoe soles, and electrical appliances are among the goods affected. Overtime has been cut, weekend shifts canceled, and some factories have temporarily closed. "Our export orders disappeared," said a worker at a Fujian plastics plant that halted operations for a week.

The Ripple effects of reduced Chinese manufacturing could impact global supply chains, though direct implications for cryptocurrency markets remain unclear. Traders will monitor whether industrial slowdowns affect demand for commodity-linked blockchain solutions or stablecoin flows tied to trade finance.