This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on April 23, 2025. On April 21, 2025, US Commerce Department imposes steep tariffs on Chinese-made solar cell imports from Southeast Asia.
China's new real-time VAT refund system enables foreign tourists to receive instant tax rebates at the point of purchase, aiming to boost domestic consumption and streamline the retail-tourism experience. While promising increased spending and digital tax efficiency, successful implementation will depend on retailer compliance and infrastructure readiness.
While strong export growth helped China’s economy beat expectations in Q1 2025, the impact of US tariffs may test its resilience. We look at China's latest economic indicators.
Vietnam reduces Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariffs on key imports under Decree 73/2025/ND-CP ("Decree 73") to enhance trade relations and supply chain access.
Amid Trump-era tariff tensions, Indian analysts see import-export opportunities via the US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) system, as the central government launches a national help desk to support its domestic traders.