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Donald Trump’s ‘tariff wall’ takes shape around south-east Asia’s factories

Donald Trump’s latest act of trade brinkmanship risks creating a “tariff wall” around the manufacturing hubs of south-east Asia, leading to higher prices and tough choices for US consumers and industry, analysts warn.

South China Morning Post on M… · 15h

Why Trump’s 14-nation tariff package puts China on edge and pressures Southeast Asia

When US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to extend a pause on "reciprocal" tariffs until August 1, it offered little comfort to China. Instead, Beijing's policymakers may feel increasingly cornered,

NHK · 13h

Southeast Asian countries react to Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump's letters on tariff increases are sending shivers through Southeast Asia. Malaysia will face a 25 percent tariff, one percent higher than the rate announced in April. The country has expressed concerns that unilateral measures could disrupt business activities that benefit both countries.

Rubio to Make 1st Asia Trip

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs on host and allies

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Malaysia this week for meetings of Southeast Asian Nations in his first trip to Asia as America's top diplomat, the State Department said on Monday, even as President Donald Trump announced hefty tariffs on the hosts and other regional partners and allies.

The Jakarta Post · 15h

Rubio to make first Asia trip

The State Department billed the July 8-12 trip as a move to reaffirm Washington's commitment to the Indo-Pacific. Hours later, Trump said he would impose 25 percent tariffs from August 1 on imports from Japan and South Korea,

The Gazette · 1d

Rubio to make first visit to Asia for ASEAN meeting

Rubio will travel July 8-12 and take part in meetings in Kuala Lumpur with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, whose ministers are gathering there, the State Department said in a statement. He is also scheduled to meet with senior Malaysian government officials.

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Southeast Asian nations to express ‘concern’ over US tariffs

Southeast Asian nations will express “concern” over “counterproductive” US tariffs, according to a draft statement shared ...

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Turbulence in Southeast Asia: Trade Tensions and Territorial Disputes

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations faces challenges from U.S. trade tariffs and a territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. A series of meetings aims to address economic instability, ...

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Rubio to visit Asia for first time for ASEAN meetings

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Malaysia this week for a series of meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It'll be his first trip to Asia since he assumed the post.