Tag: US-China tensions
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Clothed in Uncertainty: Southeast Asia’s Garment Exports and the US-China Trade Tensions
Introduction: The Turning Wheel of Southeast Asia’s Garment Exports For decades, Southeast Asia has been a powerhouse in global garment production. From the late 1980s through today, countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia have built vibrant textile sectors that feed retail supply chains around the world. Yet, the region now faces a complex set…
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Chinese Stocks Slide as Trump Threatens Tariffs and China’s Rare-Earth Clampdown Stokes Anxiety
Trump’s Tariff Warning Sparks a Selloff in Chinese Stocks Chinese stocks trading in the United States fell sharply on Friday after former President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of steeply higher tariffs on Chinese imports if he regains office. The warnings came amid renewed concerns that Beijing’s recent controls over rare earth elements could tighten…