G'day Guys! I'm having trouble making my marriage work!

My plan is to have a tool made in China and exported to the US for the production of the actual parts. 

I would prefer to have a US company provide input into the mold design and tooling to ensure everything goes smoothly; however, all the US companies I have had quotes from are using in-house or are adding massive mark-ups with tooling costs coming back at $100,000 USD +.
When I try to approach it from the Chinese side, I can get quotes of around $20,000 USD for the mold tooling but they do not have US contacts to liaise with for design input/producing.

I understand I want my cake and to eat it too, but given the current trade climate, this seems like the only viable option (if I can make it work).

Seeking any advice or contacts that may be willing to look at the project or point me to those who might.

Thanks in advance!

(also posted in r/InjectionMolding )

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