How Asian countries are reacting to Trump’s latest tariff announcement as deadline looms

President Donald Trump is talking with Trade Secretary Wilbur Ross.
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US President Donald Trump rejected the so -called “mutual” tariff rates for several countries before Friday was announced in the state on Thursday.
The White House also announced a 40% tariff ratio for all the goods transferred to avoid force.
Countries, which are not lasting in the last place, will face an additional 10%task. The updated directive changes the tariffs applied in accordance with the previous execution order given in April.
As it progresses until the last date of August 1, Trump reacted to the latest tariff announcements from countries in Asia. It was not immediately clear whether this date would be pushed back for the introduction of tariffs.
Cambodia
“This is a good news to continue to develop the country for Cambodian citizens and economy,” Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. He said it on a Facebook post on Friday After the release of the review of reviews.
Cambodia is now a large segment of 49% of the “Day of Independence” tariff level – one of the highest rates announced on April 2.
Manet also thanked Trump for starting and pushing for the ceasefire. [the] Cambodian army and Thai army. “The two countries joined a border conflict last week.
Thailand
Thai Finance Minister Pichai said Chunhavajira In a shipment in x According to the Google translation of his statement in Thailand, the rate of tariff from the country reflects close friendship and partnership between Thailand and the United States “. The country faces 19% tariffs in exports to the US, lower than the original 36%.
Chunhavajira added that Thailand helps to remain competitive on the global stage, increases the trust of the investor and allowed economic growth.
However, the government recognizes the effect of tariffs on entrepreneurs and farmers and prepared “comprehensive support measures”, including soft loans, subsidies and tax measures that will help to adapt to Thailand.
Taiwan
President Lai Ching-Te was shot with Taiwan’s 20% “Temporary Tariff” On Facebook page, He added that the negotiations are still continuing.
This is lower than 32% described on April 2. “If an agreement is reached, the tariff rate may be expected to decrease further.”
He added that Taiwan will discuss the cooperation of supply chain and the issues related to Chapter 232 in the future and that Trump will refer to the sectoral tariffs applied to national security reasons.
Malaysia
Malaysia found that the tariff rate from 25% to 19% described in a “Tariff Letter” sent to the country in July fell to 19%.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim before the execution order told to the parliament of the country According to the CNBC translation of his speech in Malay, “the general tariff rate of tomorrow will alleviate and not load our economy”
He also confirmed that Trump would attend the 47th ASEAN summit in Malaysia in October. The US President joined only one ASEAN summit in the first period.
Japan
Asia had the second largest economy On July 23, Trump made an agreement from 25%to 15%to Japanese exports. The agreement has reduced the country’s tasks in the critical automobile sector to 15%.
At a press conference on Friday, the Chief Secretary of the Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said the new tariff rates will “reduce uncertainty about the US trade policy and reduce the risk of a decline in our economy and global economy.” National publisher NHK reported.
According to the Google translation of his speech in Japan, Japan will call on the presidential order to reduce the US automobile tariffs as soon as possible.
He also said that the country will “do our best” to reduce the tariff effect, including supporting the financing of small and medium -sized enterprises.
– This article will be updated as more reaction arrives.




