Southeast Asian countries, which are key exporters to the US, are choosing to adapt to President Donald Trump’s harsh tariffs instead of responding with retaliation, aiming to maintain their export access to one of their largest markets. Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia have for years worked to turn themselves into alternatives to China for factories making … Read more
Two months into US President Donald Trump’s second term, the liberal international order is on life support. Alliances and multilateral institutions are now seen by the United States as burdens. Europe and NATO are framed as bad business, “ripping off” the US. On his so-called “Liberation Day”, Trump also imposed 20% tariffs on all European … Read more
The stock market experienced a dramatic plunge, with major indices suffering thier biggest drop as 2020. This article dives deep into the recent market volatility, exploring the key drivers behind the sell-off and providing crucial insights into the impact of proposed tariffs. Learn how this recent market crash affects various sectors and currencies and what … Read more
Jakarta. The Indonesian government plans to negotiate with the US after its president, Donald Trump, launched a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on imports from the Southeast Asian nation. Trump’s latest reciprocal tariffs have been making headlines worldwide as they are expected to take a huge toll on many industries. On what Trump called the “Liberation … Read more
Raghuram Rajan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday described the Trump administration’s new reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries as a “self-goal,” and said that the move will primarily hurt the US economy in the short run. Rajan, however, mentioned that the impact on India would … Read more
Jakarta. A senior economist said Thursday that Indonesia should try to get much closer to the China-led BRICS trade-wise after US President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on nearly all of Washington’s trading partners. Trump’s latest tariffs have sparked global uproars as the new policy could ignite a trade war. In the freshly inked executive … Read more
Trump tariffs may give Northern Ireland a comparative ‘benefit’ over the Republic The Journal Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares National Emergency to Increase our Competitive Edge, Protect our Sovereignty, and Strengthen our National and Economic Security The White House (.gov) Trump tariffs could undermine Brexit deal in Northern Ireland The Guardian Northern Ireland fears becoming ‘collateral … Read more
MORE OR LESS US ENGAGEMENT UNDER TRUMP? The State of Southeast Asia 2025 survey polled 2,023 people including researchers, private sector representatives, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government officials across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar, and the Philippines. For the first time in its seven editions, the survey – which gauges views … Read more
US President Donald Trump. Trump tariffs announcement live updates: US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against other countries on Wednesday (local time, early Thursday India time) during an event at the Rose Garden of the White House. The Trump administration has claimed that the move is aimed at freeing America from its dependence on … Read more
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