Trade Tensions Ease, But Can Asia Sustain Export Growth?
2025-11-06 14:20:00 ET
By Deepali Bhargava , Regional Head of Research, Asia-Pacific
Trade truce and new agreements
US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Asia led to a trade truce with China and the signing of formal trade agreements with several countries, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Cambodia. These agreements finalised certain tariff rates initially proposed under the reciprocal tariff framework, though some additional concessions were made to individual countries. For instance, South Korea secured a reduction in automobile tariffs from 25% to 15%, similar to what Japan had previously secured. South Korea also obtained zero tariffs for select categories such as aircraft parts and generic medicines. Now, Japan and Korea face harmonised 15% tariffs on pharmaceuticals and automobiles - effectively creating a level playing field between the two....
Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
For further details see:
Trade Tensions Ease, But Can Asia Sustain Export Growth?
NASDAQ: VNAM
VNAM Trading
1.47% G/L:
$22.83 Last:
4,231 Volume:
$23.10 Open:
