The next piece of Google-branded hardware you purchase may no longer carry the words "Made in China" on the casing. Google is thought to be moving production of its gadgets elsewhere.

As Reuters reports, most of the America-bound hardware Google produces in China is expected to move to a new manufacturing destination located in Vietnam. The shift away from China is due to two factors: tariffs and labor.

The ongoing trade war between the US and China has meant the introduction of an increasing number of profit-killing tariffs on goods produced in China. With no end in sight to this trade dispute, Google has decided to take action. On the labor front, China is becoming more expensive, which when combined with tariffs clearly makes the cost and effort of moving production elsewhere worth it.

Before the end of this year some Pixel 3a phone production is expected to move to Vietnam. Pixel 4 phone production will also likely be Vietnam-based, with Google's goal being to reach 8-10 million smartphones shipped this year. The other hardware known to be making the move is Google's Home smart speaker range, but production is expected to be split between Vietnam and Thailand.

Google will still retain an important presence in China according to the report, with new product and initial development of hardware remaining China-based. Of course, neither of those produce goods shipped directly to the US and therefore won't be subjected to any tariffs.