25 h. ago Asean must see US tariff pause for what it is – a trade hostage crisis

By pausing tariffs instead of repealing them, Trump creates the illusion of flexibility while retaining coercive leverage.

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9 d. ago Can Asean withstand the flood of Chinese exports amid Trump’s tariff war?

Can Asean withstand the flood of Chinese exports amid Trump’s tariff war?  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Malaysia as Asean grapples with Trump tariff threats

Chinese president will meet Malaysia’s king and prime minister, with visit expected to usher in a rush of deals and increased cooperation.

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1 week ago China’s Xi arrives in Malaysia as Asean grapples with Trump tariff threats

China’s Xi arrives in Malaysia as Asean grapples with Trump tariff threats  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Malaysia to host China’s Xi as Asean seeks shelter from Trump tariff storm

Xi’s three-day visit to Malaysia will give local firms the chance to look for better access to China to offset potential tariff pain, analysts say.

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2 w. ago Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.

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2 w. ago US stocks down as trade war with China escalates; EU pauses countermeasures

US stocks down as trade war with China escalates; EU pauses countermeasures  Reuters

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2 w. ago Tariffs live: EU pauses retaliation for 90 days with warning to Trump over trade deal

Tariffs live: EU pauses retaliation for 90 days with warning to Trump over trade deal  The Independent

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2 w. ago After Trump’s ‘tactical retreat’, analysts warn ‘crazy’ week is just the beginning

Rapid movements in the US-China trade war, even with a 90-day tariff pause, are throwing the global economy into turmoil, analysts say.

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2 w. ago Hitched to Trump’s tariff roller coaster, anxious Asean ministers meet in Malaysia

Helter-skelter wielding of levies has baffled Southeast Asian exporters and left their leaders in a spin.

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2 w. ago Asean rules out retaliation against Trump’s tariffs, to seek ‘frank dialogue’

The bloc said the levies will lead to ‘significant challenges’ for businesses and affect livelihoods of millions of people in the region.

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2 w. ago Trump pauses higher tariffs for 90 days but China trade war escalates

Trump pauses higher tariffs for 90 days but China trade war escalates  BBC

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2 w. ago Trade war latest: Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs but hikes duties on China to 125%

Trade war latest: Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs but hikes duties on China to 125%  The Independent

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2 w. ago Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days but escalates China trade war

Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days but escalates China trade war  BBC

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2 w. ago US vs China trade war | Trump hits Beijing with 125% tariffs, announces 90

US vs China trade war | Trump hits Beijing with 125% tariffs, announces 90-day pause for 75+ nations  The Economic Times

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2 w. ago Trump raises China tariffs to 125%, pauses tariffs on most other nations for 90 days

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow the unprecedented trade war between the US and most of the world to one between the US and China.

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2 w. ago Trump raises China tariffs to 125%, pauses those on most other nations for 90 days

Market soar on the move, seemingly an attempt to narrow a US trade war with most of the world to one between Washington and Beijing.

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2 w. ago Markets live: Trump says he is ‘not looking’ at a pause in tariffs to allow trade negotiations

Markets live: Trump says he is ‘not looking’ at a pause in tariffs to allow trade negotiations  Financial Times

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2 w. ago Trump tariffs updates: US ‘not looking at’ pausing tariffs for trade talks

Trump tariffs updates: US ‘not looking at’ pausing tariffs for trade talks  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago 3 ways Asean can survive Trump’s tariff war – and 4 ways China can help

Amid escalating global trade tensions, Southeast Asian nations must stick together and diversify their options to mitigate external shocks.

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