David Richards

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | David Richards

Big brands in particular US and European brands are today being mocked by Chinese Tik Tok users, who claim that big name branded products manufactured in Chinese factories are significantly over priced. Chinese influencers are encouraging buyers to overcome punitive Trump tariffs by buying direct from the “world’s factory” — China where TV’s for LG, Philips, Sony, Sharp Blaupunkt are manufactured along with Miele, Smeg and Delonghi products as well as headphones from Sennheiser.

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | David Richards

Australian distributors, and buyers from retail groups are this week in Hong Kong for the annual Hong Kong Fair and as Chinese’s manufacturers spruik their wares Australian buyers are seen as being more import than buyers from the USA. According to several Australian distributors at the show which normally attracts tens of thousands of buyers one is message is clear, Chinese manufacturers are reeling with “just about everyone claiming that all their US orders have been cancelled”.

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | David Richards

Questionable Chinese based security Company Reolink is trying to break into the Australian market despite questions being raised about the sale of their security cameras in Russia and hidden tracker codes found in their security software. This week the Company announced a new Elite Series of cameras which the Chinese Company describes as smart cameras designed to deliver premium performance and next-level protection. See story here.

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | David Richards

A survey by ChannelNews reveals that European appliance manufacturers, along with Australian CE and appliance retailers are concerned that a dumping war could break out in Australia, as Chinese manufacturers roll out “Cheap” product due to the Trump Tariff battle. Some believe that stock could hit Australian shores as early as next month as stock that was destine for overseas markets are moved to other markets globally.

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | David Richards

As tipped by ChannelNews Australians are set to be hit by Trumps Tariffs with both Sony and Audio Pro moving to lift the price of their goods globally in an effort to minimise the impact on their bottom line. The move by audio Companies comes as audio specialists struggle in what has been described as a difficult start to 2025.