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Tariffs Are Back. Time to Trade Smarter in APAC

Tariffs Are Back. Time to Trade Smarter in APAC

With the US turning up the heat, Food & Ag players are eyeing regional markets and supply resilience

July 09, 2025

Trade pressure is back, and agri-food is squarely in the line of fire.

This week’s edition spotlights how Trump’s revived tariff threats are jolting Asia-Pacific’s trade partners, with agriculture high on the list. Countries such as Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and India are scrambling to shield their exports and internal markets, while palm oil, rice, dairy, and processed goods risk becoming bargaining chips.

We’ve pulled together the top developments in a dedicated Tariff Watch section at the end of today’s edition: a quick, essential read for anyone navigating Asia-Pacific’s Food & Ag trade and supply chain exposure.

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This week isn’t just about signals, it’s about strategy under pressure. Enjoy the read.

Renato

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⚠️ Special ⚠️ 🇺🇸 Tariff Watch for Asia-Pac

The great dealmaker is conspicuously short of trade deals

90 deals promised in 90 days, only 2 sealed. Trade negotiations reality and the oversimplification of things

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Asia is the top target of Trump’s newest tariff threats

What his letters mean for countries and Food & Ag in the region

TRT Global | Trade Policy | Tariffs | Trump | Asia-Pacific Exports

Asia scrambles to respond to Trump’s new trade deadline

Governments race to protect exports, agriculture among the most exposed

Channel News Asia | Trade Policy | Tariffs | Trump | Asia-Pacific Exports

Southeast Asia ramps up diplomacy amid Trump tariff fears

Talks intensify as food, agri, and electronics exports face fresh US risk

Reuters | Trade Policy | Tariffs | Trump | Southeast Asia

Will US tariff pressure on Japan and Korea push them closer to China?

US squeezes partners, and is handing China a strategic opening in return

US-South Korea trade talks put agri back on the table

Washington eyes new terms on food, tech, and exports - Seoul starts negotiating early

Indonesian palm oil exports to US set to drop on tariff fears

Industry group warns new US duties may curb trade, buyers already looking elsewhere

Thailand warns: Trump’s tariff plan could hit food exports hard

Government says up to 40% duties would threaten key agri sectors and supply chains

Farm goods stall US–India trade deal talks

Rice, dairy, almonds, and subsidies remain unresolved as deadline pressure grows

Navigating uncertainty in APAC: report

Tariffs and supply chain risk may hit food exports and spur regional trade realignment

The Economist Intelligence | Trade Policy | Tariffs | Trump | Asia-Pacific

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