China-Europe Construction Machinery Trade Thrives Amid U.S.-China Tariff War: Shanghai Chidi Expands Partnership with UK & Ireland
Turning Trade Barriers into Opportunities
With 25-30% additional tariffs still imposed on Chinese-made new machinery exports to the U.S., companies like Shanghai Chidi are leveraging Europe’s growing demand for cost-effective, high-quality used equipment. Recently, the company sealed deals with British and Irish contractors for:
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Used excavators (Caterpillar 308E, CAT 303.5E2, Kubota U55-4, Kubota KX163)
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Specialized attachments (hydraulic breakers, grading buckets)
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Customized maintenance packages
"The U.S. market’s restrictions pushed us to innovate—Europe values our rigorously refurbished machines and attachments at competitive prices," said Chidi’s CEO.
Why Europe? Why Now?
1️⃣ Infrastructure Boom: The UK’s "National Infrastructure Strategy 2030" and Ireland’s housing crisis fuel demand.
2️⃣ Tariff Advantage: Used machinery faces lower EU trade barriers vs. new equipment.
3️⃣ Sustainability Trend: Refurbished Caterpillar/Kubota units reduce carbon footprints vs. new manufacturing.
The Road Ahead
Chidi plans to:
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Open a Dublin-based parts warehouse by Q3 2025
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Launch VR equipment inspections for European buyers
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Expand into Germany’s mini-excavator rental market