Commentary: Will Southeast Asian exporters 'eat’ the Trump tariffs?

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Facing Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, Southeast Asian exporters face a dilemma. But the incentive to “eat” or absorb the tariffs might diminish over time, says an economist. SINGAPORE: US President Donald Trump’s "Liberation Day" tariffs have hit Southeast Asia particularly hard. Although these tariffs have come down somewhat, they are still significant. The question facing exporters is whether to “eat” the tariffs by reducing profit margins, or to “pass through” the tariffs to

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Commentary: Will Southeast Asian exporters 'eat’ the Trump tariffs? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ - 31.08.2025 06:00
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