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Indo-Pacific Reassesses Trade Exposure to US Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have had uneven effects across Indo-Pacific economies despite the uniformity of some headline tariff rates. This disparity stems from differences in export composition, the share of exports destined for the United States and the extent to which specific sectors are covered by the tariffs. For example, countries with a large share of electronics, pharmaceuticals or energy exports may see a more limited impact due to existing exemptions or preferential … Continue Reading
Murray Hiebert
