CCTV News: Chengdu, a major western city, is an important manufacturing base in my country, and the city's exports to the United States account for 21.4% of the total export volume. What impact has the United States imposed on manufacturing companies in Chengdu? How do companies deal with it? Let’s take a look at the reporter’s research together.

When the reporter came to the factory of this machine tool manufacturing company in Chengdu, he saw processing equipment running quickly. Ma Shibin, the head of the company, told reporters that although 80% of its business in the United States has been suspended, orders in other countries are still full. "The products made in the current production line are mainly supplied to the European market, including some Southeast Asian markets, and the orders have been scheduled until the end of this year," he said.

Ma Shibin told reporters that in recent years, the company has continuously explored the international market and reduced its export share to the United States from 40% to about 20%. At the same time, the company has also increased its investment in scientific research and innovation. This latest "multiple meter" with digital transmission capabilities will be launched on the market this year. He said: "Its measurement accuracy is about 1% of the hair, which is one thousandth of a millimeter, and it is at the leading level of the first echelon in the world." This year, the company will also open up new markets by participating in two international exhibitions on an average of 2 international exhibitions per month.

Government group leads enterprises to explore new international markets

The reporter found during a visit to Chengdu that although many local enterprises were affected by US tariffs, the enthusiasm of various enterprises to "go overseas" has been further enhanced. The local government is also working together with enterprises to solve their problems through various channels and actively explore new overseas markets. The main goal of this smart suitcase research and development company in Chengdu is the US market. Due to the influence of US tariffs, all US orders have been forced to be shelved. However, they did not sit idly by and wait for death. Recently, they seized the opportunity to actively participate in major exhibitions at home and abroad.

During the interview with the reporter, the person in charge was also packing his luggage. She will follow a corporate visit group organized by Chengdu to go to Saudi Arabia to conduct market research. Before departure, the city organized a pre-trip meeting. More than 30 Chengdu industrial enterprises participated.

In the Chengdu Economic and Information Bureau’s “Promotion and Optimization” working group, staff are carrying out a new round of surveys of enterprises affected by US tariffs. They have visited more than 1,600 industrial enterprises and collected more than 700 problem demands.

Furniture exports are severely blocked, and many parties have joined hands to usher in a domestic sales turnover

Chengdu is also one of the main gathering places for furniture industry in my country. During a local visit, the reporter found that some furniture export companies were more severely affected by the US tariffs. Just when the company was at a loss, a turning point occurred. What was going on? Let’s continue to look at the reporter’s research.

When the reporter came to a furniture production base in Chengdu, Zheng Xinwei, who specialized in furniture export business, was counting sofa goods under the backlog of influenced by US tariffs. Zheng Xinwei told reporters that more than 90% of their company's products are sent to the United States, and this sudden tariff has caused the entire factory to press the "pause button". Faced with the current situation, Zheng Xinwei seemed helpless, and the reporter had to end the interview. However, what is unexpected is that the turn comes quickly. Just one day later, the reporter received another call from Zheng Xinwei.

The reporter came to a large commercial complex in Chengdu. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Zheng Xinwei's Sha Development Sales Zone. Many consumers were on-site to experience and consult. Why did the turning point come so quickly? The reporter learned that the local competent authorities have also been speeding up the needs of enterprises affected by US tariffs in recent days, carried out precise docking activities, provided venues and channels for high-quality export commodities such as furniture, food, and household goods, and accelerated the introduction of domestic supermarkets and e-commerce platforms.