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Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-US Trade Negotiations Continue Post-Tariff Announcement

08/19/2025

Vietnam is intensifying trade talks with the US following new tariffs, aiming for a favorable trade deal, recognition as a market economy, and deeper cooperation in technology, energy, and exports.

India Briefing

US Tariff Tracker: Strategic Implications for India's US$48.2 Billion Exports

08/19/2025

The US has enforced a 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from August 7, 2025, with an additional 25% scheduled for August 27. As per central government estimates, this could affect nearly US$48.2 billion worth of India’s merchandise exports to the US.

China Briefing

US-China Tariff Truce Extended Another 90 Days: Implications for Businesses

08/12/2025

On August 11, 2025, the US–China tariff truce was extended for another 90 days, halting planned tariff hikes and providing businesses short-term stability.

China Briefing

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

08/12/2025

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

08/12/2025

This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 30, 2025. Most recently, the US-China tariff truce got extended for another 90 days until November 10, 2025.

China Briefing

August 12 Deadline: Will Trump Extend the US-China Tariff Truce or Let Rates Spike?

08/11/2025

With just one day to go until the 90-day tariff pause expires, Trump has yet to decide on an extension. As businesses brace for impact, we discuss the possible outcomes and the issues stymying a lasting agreement.

India Briefing

India’s Textile Exporters See Opportunity Amid US Tariff Challenges

08/05/2025

India’s textile exporters regard the US tariff as a catalyst to diversify export markets. With strategic policy support, domestic traders seek to mitigate US market exposure by leveraging emerging economies and new trade agreements.

Middle East Briefing

How US Tariffs on China Are Creating New Trade Opportunities for the UAE

08/04/2025

US tariffs on Chinese create new export and transshipment opportunities for the UAE, while reshaping global trade flows. As supply chains diversify, the UAE is emerging as a key logistics hub connecting China with Western markets.

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.

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.