Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats
- Posted on February 11, 2025
- By CNBC
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Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats
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Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.