Nestled between Tianjin and Hebei is an economic development zone of 133 square kilometers, a home to 41,000 people, known as Lutai Economic Development Zone. Though little-known outside China, it is fully exposed to external forces, with the repercussions of the trade war deeply felt in the region.

Tangshan Chenyang Sports Equipment is among the 14 corporations in the development zone affected by the U.S.-China trade war.