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Chinese sales growth is projected to be flat due to export controls and competition, but AI demand from other regions will offset this.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Its direct exposure to the Middle East represents under 2% of total sales—which rose 2% in the first quarter—and it will offset higher input costs via pricing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Keeping to the gold theme, the World Gold Council offered its assessment of demand for the metal this year, saying strong investment demand and steady central bank interest will offset weak jewellery.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

An executive with MillerKnoll said on an earnings call that the company raised prices and that it believes this will offset the impact of tariffs in the second half of the fiscal year.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

The labor of transferring will offset against the trouble of straining, preparing, and the expense of getting the honey to market.

From Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained by Quinby, M. (Moses)