Seattle Hardware Startup Mason Uses Elastic Supply Chain to Adapt Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Eyes India and Taiwan Manufacturing

Seattle startup Mason is adjusting to tariff uncertainties by using an 'elastic supply chain' to manage component sourcing and shift manufacturing to tariff-friendly regions like India and Taiwan. CEO Jim Xiao noted cautious customer behavior and emphasized the company's control over its hardware production as key to navigating economic and regulatory challenges.

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