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Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling

The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.

* The US Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariff regime has caused uncertainty among Asian businesses.
* Exporters, manufacturers, and logistics companies are struggling to adapt to changing trade policies.
* Companies have had to defer or cancel plans to enter the American market due to uncertainty over tariffs.
* Shifting US trade policy may reinforce Beijing's manufacturing dominance rather than weakening it.
* Trump's new 10% global tariff has been met with skepticism by businesses, who are holding back on investment decisions.
* Supply chains are adjusting slowly to changing rules, and companies are seeking guidance from Washington.
* Chinese manufacturers are raising prices for regional clients due to lower demand in the US.
* South East Asian exporters are stuck between benefiting from diversification away from China and facing increased competition.
* The upcoming visit to China by Trump may bring more uncertainty for businesses in the region.
* Tariffs have pushed up prices for American consumers, slowing discretionary spending, and rippling back to Asia.