Southeast Asian Exporters Brace for Renewed US Tariff Pressure
New Section 301 levies and transhipment probes threaten to restore Trump-era trade barriers, forcing firms to recalibrate pricing and supply chains across the region.
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New Section 301 levies and transhipment probes threaten to restore Trump-era trade barriers, forcing firms to recalibrate pricing and supply chains across the region.

The fast-fashion retailer's market capitalisation now sits at $25.3 billion, down from a $100 billion peak in 2022, as regulatory scrutiny and trade costs mount.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says tracing every shipment's supply chain is unrealistic, while warning that geopolitics now drives trade more than economics

Jakarta aims to finalize the IEU-CEPA by October as its preferential access to European markets expires in December, with 90 percent of tariff lines set for elimination.

South Korea's Industry Ministry pushes back on claims that semiconductors are under discussion for first US investment commitment as minister holds tariff negotiations

Kim Jung-kwan's trip underscores Seoul's efforts to navigate escalating bilateral tensions over tariffs and investment commitments

Higher import volumes and a weaker peso pushed seven-month collections 18 percent above last year, bolstering the fund meant to modernize local production.

Tariff decisions and local manufacturing rules will determine whether Chinese brands reach a quarter or nearly a third of EU sales within a decade

White House report identifies 40 jurisdictions as potential routes for Chinese goods seeking to bypass US duties, deploying AI detection tools to combat evasion.

The city-state reaffirms zero tolerance for fraudulent origin declarations after White House report flags it as part of China's rerouting network
Move aims to counter Chinese dominance in material critical to solar panels and semiconductor manufacturing
New trade measures on a material critical to both solar panels and semiconductor manufacturing highlight vulnerabilities in dual-use supply chains.
New trade measures target ultra-pure silicon derivatives as White House moves to counter Beijing's growing reach in semiconductor and solar manufacturing chains

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong says one-third of domestic exports to America now subject to 12.5% levy, with no trading partner receiving full exemption

Following Supreme Court reversal, White House deploys Section 301 forced-labor probe to levy fresh duties on Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand at rates up to 12.5 percent.

Producers cite P50 billion in annual losses from oversupply as rice shipments triple since 2019 tariffication law

Vice Premier He Lifeng pressed US officials on tariffs and export controls during the first high-level trade call since May's Beijing summit, with rare earth deliveries and supply chain tensions still unresolved.

Manufacturing and services companies anticipate growth through December despite geopolitical headwinds, with semiconductor and hospitality sectors leading confidence

Colombo's move to qualify for 10 percent tariff comes amid pressure to align with Washington's trade policy targeting China

Thailand's trade bodies say Washington's new levies affect most rivals equally, though forced labour compliance and diversification now top the agenda

Jakarta enters negotiations with Washington as new trade measure takes effect Friday, threatening export-dependent manufacturers across the archipelago