Less so when it comes to his policy consequences for Southeast Asia, and what we must know to navigate through the next four years – or even his next 100 days. Most notably, his tariffs and aid cuts have important implications for our region, undermining the systems that helped us thrive and imperilling those that are preparing us for a sustainable future. Putting aside the sheer scale of Mr Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs – surpassing anything seen in US policy in nearly a century – or their erratic rollout, the more poignant concern for policymakers and businesses is what his end goal is.
Published at: 2025-04-29 22:00:00
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