{"id":4911,"date":"2025-06-18T06:49:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T06:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/?p=4911"},"modified":"2025-06-18T06:49:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T06:49:25","slug":"leading-chinese-crypto-hardware-firms-launch-u-s-production-to-dodge-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/leading-chinese-crypto-hardware-firms-launch-u-s-production-to-dodge-tariffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading Chinese Crypto Hardware Firms Launch U.S. Production to Dodge Tariffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The top three bitcoin mining rig producers\u2014Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT\u2014are pivoting toward U.S.-based manufacturing in response to mounting tariff pressures and broader geopolitical tension between the United States and China.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, these firms manufacture more than 90% of the world\u2019s mining computers used to secure the bitcoin network and generate new digital currency.<\/span><\/p>\n

These moves come as the Trump administration\u2019s tariffs on Chinese goods reshape the cryptocurrency supply chain. Guang Yang, chief technology officer at Conflux Network, emphasized the shift isn\u2019t minor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe U.S.-China trade war is triggering structural, not superficial, changes in bitcoin’s supply chains,\u201d he said. Yang added that this transition signals a deeper move toward hardware sources that align with U.S. political preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bitmain initiated American production of its mining equipment in December, a month after Trump secured the presidency. Canaan began trial production in the U.S. to avoid the consequences of tariffs introduced on April 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Leo Wang, a senior executive at Canaan, called the effort a cautious exploration, noting that unpredictable tariffs make major investments risky. Meanwhile, <\/span>MicroBT <\/span><\/a>said it is \u201cactively implementing a localisation strategy in the U.S.\u201d to counter tariff effects.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Security Concerns and Industry Dependence<\/b><\/h2>\n

Despite their push into U.S. territory, these firms face new concerns about national security and industry dependence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanjay Gupta, chief strategy officer at U.S.-based Auradine, pointed out, \u201cWhile over 30% of global bitcoin mining occurs in North America, more than 90% of mining hardware originates from China representing a major imbalance of geographic demand and supply.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He further warned that the connection of Chinese-manufactured machines to the U.S. electrical grid could pose security risks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wang responded to such concerns by asserting that mining rigs are only useful within the context of bitcoin mining and don\u2019t pose a broader threat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, Chinese manufacturers could become collateral damage in ongoing U.S. crackdowns on advanced tech exports, as demonstrated by the blacklisting of Bitmain\u2019s AI unit, Sophgo.<\/span><\/p>\n

Canaan has since moved its headquarters to Singapore and launched a pilot production facility in the U.S., a market that now delivers 40% of its revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe rationale is to try to reduce the cost for both us and our customers,\u201d said Wang. Ongoing tariffs\u201410% on general imports and an additional 20% for Chinese goods\u2014add to the pressure to diversify production locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even with these adjustments, U.S. miners remain heavily reliant on Chinese hardware. Crypto attorney John Deaton noted, \u201cIf China restricts exports or manipulates supply … it could disrupt bitcoin’s network stability and affect U.S. users and investors.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Komodo\u2019s Kadan Stadlemann, the situation isn\u2019t meant to damage the industry but to catalyze a necessary transformation in its infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The top three bitcoin mining rig producers\u2014Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT\u2014are pivoting toward U.S.-based manufacturing in response to mounting tariff pressures and broader geopolitical tension between the United States and China.\u00a0 Together, these firms manufacture more than 90% of the world\u2019s mining computers used to secure the bitcoin network and generate new digital currency. 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