US Trump Tariffs, reinstated in April 2025, revoked the de minimis exemption for Chinese shipments, introducing new tariffs on small packages and bulk imports. This shift threatens China’s ultra-fast fashion sector, by raising operational costs and disrupting their business model based on low-value, high-frequency shipments.
China's outbound direct investment is shifting toward emerging markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Central Europe.
This article explores potential business and policy strategies Indonesia could consider in response to new U.S. tariffs.
ASEAN countries respond individually to U.S. tariffs while exploring options for a possible coordinated regional strategy.
Understanding what this means requires looking into China’s bilateral trade data and especially its export make-up as there are knock-on effects that could well – depending upon how China wants to handle this situation - impact Russia and almost certainly the BRICS.
The new Trump's tariffs disrupt MENA economies, impacting trade, investment, and industrial sectors like aluminum, petrochemicals, and textiles. Gulf nations must diversify markets and enhance resilience to navigate shifting global trade policies.
US President Trump’s new tariffs on Türkiye—10% on imports and 25% on automotive products—pose significant challenges for key industries but may offer strategic opportunities, especially through lower rates compared to competitors like China and the EU.
India receives temporary relief from the 26 percent US import duty as Donald Trump announces a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs on all countries except China on April 9, 2025.
Apple's iPhone production in India is being expanded to 25–30 million units by 2025, driven by Foxconn’s Bengaluru facility and a strategic shift from China amid US tariffs.
In an unexpected move, the administration of US President Donald Trump announced it would impose a “reciprocal tariff” rate of 46 percent on Vietnam’s imports. We provide preliminary evaluations of the tariff plan's impact on Vietnam’s trade and economy.
As Mark Carney becomes the new Canadian Prime Minister, the country's relations with China face a reset, with profound implications for trade and business.
Recent US tariffs on Canada could create new trade dynamics, making Indonesia a promising market for Canadian wheat exporters.
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