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Podcast: The Straits Times Podcasts
Episode: How Asean is bracing for Donald Trump’s tariff tactics
Description: While there is concern over trade policy, US investors remain bullish on business with Asean.  Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. With President-elect Donald Trump intent on using tariffs as a weapon - with the larger strategy of rejuvenating American manufacturing - there is concern that the US could retaliate against countries that have a big trade surplus with the United States. Within the 10-nation Asean bloc, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand could become targets. But Ase...