China isn't going away as a sourcing destination, but sourcing teams in the US particularly are being encouraged  to look elsewhere for very good reason. As the US economy is showing definite signs of recovery - which is no doubt a huge relief for the Obama team - renewed focus on good business practice is also coming to the fore. Ronson Gears already manufactures precision gearing for the export market, with the US, and also Chile, being important players. Businesses need to look further than China for very good reason.