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Microsoft Reportedly Shifting Surface Manufacturing From China Amid Trade Tensions

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to move manufacturing of its Surface laptops and tablets out of China as early as 2026. The tech giant joins Apple in diversifying production away from China amid growing US-China trade tensions and new tariff threats.

Microsoft’s Manufacturing Shift Plans

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to move the manufacturing of its Surface laptops and tablets out of China, according to sources familiar with the matter. The technology giant aims to relocate production of Surface devices and data center servers starting from 2026 at the earliest, according to reports from The Nikkei.