The Trump Tariff Doctrine: Incentivising a China Pivot for Asia?

The Trump Tariff Doctrine: Incentivising a China Pivot for Asia?

President Trump’s latest round of tariffs has caused significant discomfort for Washington’s Asian allies. In particular, its partners in South Asia and the ASEAN bloc—seen by successive U.S. administrations as counterbalances to China’s growing influence—are amongst the ones slapped with the highest revised rates. India found itself penalized with a 25% initial rate with a […] The post The Trump Tariff Doctrine: Incentivising a China Pivot for …