Microsoft Reportedly Shifting Surface and Xbox Manufacturing Amid Trade Tensions
Microsoft is reportedly relocating its Surface device and Xbox console manufacturing out of China, sources indicate. The move responds to escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and aims to stabilize long-term production costs.
Microsoft’s Major Manufacturing Shift
Technology giant Microsoft is preparing to move significant portions of its hardware production out of China, according to reports from The Verge citing details from Nikkei. The relocation affects both the Surface device lineup and Xbox console manufacturing, with sources indicating the company is seeking to reduce geopolitical risks and potential tariff impacts.