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Vietnam Briefing

US Tariffs on Vietnamese Exports: Analyzing the Executive Order of July 2025

08/01/2025

Vietnam maintains favorable tariff rates under the latest US executive order signed on July 31, 2025. Explore implications for exporters, transshipment rules, and how the 20 percent duty compares with regional competitors.

China Briefing

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?

08/01/2025

The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

08/01/2025

This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 30, 2025. Most recently, the US imposes a 50% tariff on copper products starting August 1, 2025.

India Briefing

Trump Announces 25% US Tariff on "Friend" India

07/30/2025

On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports starting in August 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations and policy concerns.

China Briefing

How US Tariffs on Southeast Asia Could Impact China’s Regional Exports

07/28/2025

Trump is stepping up efforts to block Chinese transshipments through Southeast Asia by pushing regional trade terms that limit reexports to the US. We look at how much of China’s trade with the region is driven by real demand versus US-bound rerouting, and what impact new tariffs could have.

ASEAN Briefing

Inside the Philippines–U.S. Trade Deal: Zero Tariffs for America, 19% for Manila

07/24/2025

The Philippines faces a 19% export tariff under a new U.S. trade deal granting tariff-free access to American goods.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Strategic Approach to US Tariffs: Supporting Industries in Focus

07/22/2025

Amid rising US tariffs on key trading partners, Vietnam’s supporting industries are emerging as a strategic alternative for global manufacturers. This article examines how Vietnam’s supporting industries are poised to capitalize on global shifts.

Middle East Briefing

Bahrain and Qatar Sign Big US Deals: Implications for Trade and Tariff Policy

07/21/2025

Bahrain commits US$17 billion in US investments, including aviation and tech deals, while Qatar reviews its US$243.5 billion package.

ASEAN Briefing

New Indonesia–US Trade Deal Sets 19% Tariff Rate

07/18/2025

Indonesia secures a 19 percent US tariff rate which is the lowest in ASEAN boosting export competitiveness while committing to enforcement.

China Briefing

China’s Economy in H1 2025: GDP, Trade, and FDI Highlights

07/16/2025

China’s economy grew 5.3 percent year‑on‑year in H1 2025, driven by robust industrial output, export strength, and targeted investment.

India Briefing

Trade War Economics: India's Moment in the US's Tariff Strategy

07/15/2025

NITI Aayog's July 14, 2025, quarterly study shows India has gained advantages in 22 major export sectors through the US tariff changes that favor domestic producers over countries like China, Canada, and Mexico.

India Briefing

India Pursues Strategic BRICS Partnerships as US Tariff Tensions Rise

07/11/2025

As US tariff threats resurface under Trump, Indian exporters face growing trade risks—particularly due to BRICS ties. India Briefing analyzes sector-wise impacts and how India is navigating between global alliances and evolving US trade policies.