忙忙忙！美单“重启”，但还有一个重要变化

Core Viewpoint - Recent adjustments in tariffs between China and the U.S. have led to a positive shift in trade relations, prompting Chinese export companies to resume shipments to the U.S. and explore new market opportunities amid changing circumstances [1]. Group 1: Trade Resumption - Chinese foreign trade enterprises are quickly responding to the market recovery by restarting exports to the U.S., with production facilities ramping up operations and logistics ports experiencing a surge in shipments [1]. - In Shanghai, a knitting factory has resumed production for U.S. clients after a temporary halt, with plans to ship out goods by May 17 [2][4]. - A Shenzhen-based export company reported receiving multiple urgent orders from U.S. clients, indicating a backlog of inventory worth over $400,000 due to previous tariff fluctuations [4]. Group 2: Increased Demand and Logistics - Following the tariff adjustments, there has been a significant increase in orders, with U.S. container bookings from China surging nearly 300% [8]. - As of May 14, the average weekly order volume reached 21,530 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), compared to only 5,709 TEUs the previous week [8]. - Major shipping ports in Shanghai and Shenzhen are adjusting their schedules to accommodate the increased shipping demand, with over 2,000 containers being processed for U.S. shipments [10][12]. Group 3: Market Diversification - Many companies are recognizing the unsustainability of relying solely on the U.S. market and are accelerating efforts to diversify their market presence [13]. - A crafts producer in Yiwu noted that previous orders for U.S. clients were sold to other markets due to tariff issues, highlighting the need for broader market strategies [14][16]. - Companies are actively exploring opportunities in regions such as the Middle East, South America, Europe, and Southeast Asia to mitigate risks associated with market dependence [16][19].