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Trump administration trade policy

Cambodia, US Nearing Agreement on Trade, Phnom Penh Says

Cambodia, US Nearing Agreement on Trade, Phnom Penh Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Among the ASEAN nations, Cambodia is the most potentially exposed to any sudden shift in U.S. trade policy.
Indonesia Offers to Purchase $34 Billion in US Goods Ahead of Tariff Deadline

Indonesia Offers to Purchase $34 Billion in US Goods Ahead of Tariff Deadline

By Sebastian Strangio
It remains to be seen whether the agreement, set to be signed next week, will secure a significant reduction in the 32 percent "reciprocal" tariff.

Trump Says US and Vietnam Have Reached an Agreement on Tariffs

Trump Says US and Vietnam Have Reached an Agreement on Tariffs

By Sebastian Strangio
Washington has agreed to lower its threatened 46 percent tariff on imports from Vietnam in return for increased access to the Vietnamese market.

Indonesia to Relax Import Restrictions as US Tariff Deadline Looms

Indonesia to Relax Import Restrictions as US Tariff Deadline Looms

By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta says that the measures will aid its tariff negotiations with the Trump administration, while advancing its broader economic goals.

Thai Government Confident of Good Outcome in US Tariff Talks, Minister Says

Thai Government Confident of Good Outcome in US Tariff Talks, Minister Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's commerce minister says the 36 percent tariff imposed in April could be reduced to as low as 10 percent.
Malaysian Trade Minister to Visit Washington For Second Round of Tariff Talks

Malaysian Trade Minister to Visit Washington For Second Round of Tariff Talks

By Sebastian Strangio
Tengku Zafrul Aziz will hold meetings with the U.S. trade officials next week, in the shadow of President Donald Trump's July 9 tariff deadline.

US Pressuring Vietnam to Downgrade Economic Ties With China: Report

US Pressuring Vietnam to Downgrade Economic Ties With China: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
Washington is driving a hard bargain in its ongoing trade and tariff negotiations with Hanoi.
On Hanoi Visit, Macron Pitches France as ‘Third Way’ Between China and US

On Hanoi Visit, Macron Pitches France as ‘Third Way’ Between China and US

By Sebastian Strangio
The visit also saw the signing of a major deal for the purchase of 20 Airbus planes by the budget Vietnamese airline VietJet.

Malaysia’s Anwar Seeks Trump’s Support for ASEAN-US Tariff Summit

Malaysia’s Anwar Seeks Trump’s Support for ASEAN-US Tariff Summit

By Sebastian Strangio
Opening yesterday's 46th ASEAN Summit, the Malaysian leader also hailed the “significant” progress in efforts to end the civil war in Myanmar.

Ahead of ASEAN Summit, Malaysian FM Calls for Regional Action on US Tariffs

Ahead of ASEAN Summit, Malaysian FM Calls for Regional Action on US Tariffs

By Sebastian Strangio
Along with the conflict in Myanmar, the issue of trade is likely to be high on the agenda at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Thailand’s Finance Minister Says It Wants Fair Trade Relationship With Washington

Thailand’s Finance Minister Says It Wants Fair Trade Relationship With Washington

By Sebastian Strangio
Like many Asian governments, Bangkok has announced a number of trade concessions while taking steps to reduce its overall reliance on the American market.
Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips

Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips

By Sribala Subramanian
The sale of advanced AI processors came up during a recent phone call about the Trump administration's tariffs.

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