成立专班、电商助力……“组合拳”支持外贸企业 找到拓内销“新路子”

Core Viewpoint - The imposition of tariffs by the United States has significantly impacted manufacturing enterprises in Chengdu, which is a key manufacturing hub in China, with exports to the U.S. accounting for 21.4% of the city's total exports [1] Group 1: Impact on Manufacturing Companies - A machine tool manufacturing company in Chengdu has halted 80% of its business with the U.S., but still has a full order book for other international markets, particularly Europe and Southeast Asia, with orders extending to the end of the year [3] - The same company has reduced its export share to the U.S. from 40% to around 20% over the past few years and is increasing investment in research and innovation, launching a new digital caliper with a measurement precision of 0.01mm, which is competitive on an international level [5] - Local government is actively collaborating with enterprises to explore new international markets, with a focus on supporting companies affected by U.S. tariffs [7] Group 2: Furniture Industry Challenges and Opportunities - Chengdu is also a major hub for the furniture industry, where companies heavily reliant on U.S. exports are facing severe challenges due to tariffs [10] - A furniture production company reported that over 90% of its products were sent to the U.S., and the sudden tariffs caused a complete halt in operations [12] - However, local authorities have quickly mobilized to support affected furniture companies by facilitating connections with domestic supermarkets and e-commerce platforms, providing a potential turnaround for these businesses [14]