US Cuts Tariffs on Southeast Asian Exports

Published on 8.1.25

  The US has imposed tariffs on Cambodian and Laotian goods, sparking tensions in Southeast Asia, but later reduced the rate to 19% after diplomatic efforts by Malaysia and Thailand. The move levels the playing field for regional economies worth over $3.8 trillion, which have been heavily reliant on exports and manufacturing. Countries like Vietnam had faced a 20% tariff earlier, prompting them to offer concessions and secure deals with the US. The tariffs are part of a broader trade dispute between the US and several Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand and Vietnam, with concerns about non-tariff barriers and rules of origin still needing to be addressed.

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