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Countries caught in the middle of tariff negotiations with the US
June 26, 2025
The Trump administration is pressuring its trade partners to reduce their economic and tech dependences on China in exchange for lower tariffs. China warned it would retaliate against trading partners who hurt Chinese interests in attempts to “appease” the US.
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US proposals to address Chinese trade and sanctions evasion
June 20, 2025
US officials are intensifying efforts to curb Chinese trade and sanctions evasion through new legislation. The Axing Nonmarket Tariff Evasion Act (ANTE) scrutinizes investments by Chinese firms in third countries while a proposed subsidy rule imposes existing licensing requirements on firms who are majority-owned by sanctioned companies.
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What the U.S. reciprocal tariff push means for South Asia
May 15, 2025
Reciprocal tariffs threaten South Asia’s critical labor-intensive exports to the U.S. by eroding cost advantages and deterring investment, prompting affected countries to negotiate concessions that carry significant economic and political risks.
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Reciprocal tariffs hit home: what’s at stake for Southeast Asia?
April 17, 2025
The US reciprocal tariff policy is threatening Southeast Asia's competitive edge as a manufacturing hub, with the potential for increased production costs and factory closures.
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China’s export pivot to developing countries will be increasingly challenged
February 13, 2025
China's pivot to developing markets faces increasing challenges from rising trade barriers and heightened scrutiny from the US and other regions.
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What lies ahead for Indonesia’s manufacturing sector?
November 5, 2024
Indonesia's new president, Prabowo Subianto, faces the challenge of revitalizing the manufacturing sector amid regulatory hurdles and labor issues, with the potential for growth hinging on effective implementation of the 2020 Job Creation Law.
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