Asia is reeling from Trump's tariff salvo – is anyone winning?
Published: 7/11/2025

The article discusses the impact of Trump's tariffs in Asia, particularly focusing on Japan as a key player. Despite efforts to negotiate, Japan faces a 25% tariff on its goods, impacting its economic alliance with the US. The extension of the deadline for negotiations benefits countries like Thailand and Malaysia, while Asian manufacturers face the challenge of navigating ongoing tariffs and their implications on global trade. The article highlights winners as negotiators seeking more time and losers as Asian manufacturers caught in the crossfire of US-China trade tensions.