BusinessTrade

Microsoft Joins Growing Tech Exodus from Chinese Manufacturing Amid Trade Tensions

Microsoft has asked suppliers to prepare “out of China” production for Surface laptops and servers, sources indicate. The move comes as Trump threatens 100% tariffs and China tightens rare earth controls, creating compounding pressure on Big Tech’s supply chains.

Microsoft’s Manufacturing Shift Accelerates

Microsoft has reportedly become the latest Big Tech giant to begin decoupling its manufacturing operations from China, according to sources briefed on the matter who spoke to Nikkei Asia. The company has asked multiple suppliers to prepare “out of China” production for its Surface laptop computers and data center servers, with plans to manufacture components and assemble products outside China starting as early as 2026.

BusinessStartups

Kitchen Startup Poppi Sells to PepsiCo in $2B Deal After Digital-First Growth

What began as gut-healthy drinks made in a kitchen in 2016 has culminated in a massive $1.95 billion acquisition by beverage giant PepsiCo. The founder attributes success to perfect timing, digital-first strategy, and continuous investment in momentum.

From Kitchen Startup to Billion-Dollar Acquisition

In a remarkable entrepreneurial journey, the prebiotic soda brand Poppi has been acquired by PepsiCo for approximately $2 billion, according to reports. The company’s founder stated the success stemmed from having “the right people, right time, right product” and consistently investing when momentum appeared.