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A significant aspect of Donald Trump’s tariff policy was invalidated by the US Supreme Court. But why are businesses in Asia not rejoicing? Instead of finding relief, exporters from Singapore, Thailand, and the broader Southeast Asia region are confronted with heightened uncertainty. Just hours after the decision, a new global tariff of 10% was introduced, followed by threats to escalate it to 15%. For manufacturers, logistics companies, and international brands, the core issue isn't solely increased expenses; it’s the unpredictability of future developments. In this video, we explore: the reason Asian firms experience more confusion than satisfaction, how evolving US trade policies might inadvertently bolster China, the challenges of relocating supply chains away from Chinese production, and the strategies businesses are adopting to adapt to this new reality. When trade regulations are in constant flux, uncertainty turns into the most significant cost of all. Stay tuned until the end to grasp why this tariff adjustment could lead to even more substantial global repercussions.

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00:00The US Supreme Court just struck down Trump's massive tariffs.
00:03So why isn't Asia celebrating?
00:05Because the chaos is not over.
00:07It is just getting started.
00:08When the court blocked the emergency powers behind the tariffs,
00:12businesses hoped for clarity.
00:14Instead, within hours,
00:16Donald Trump signed a new order slapping a 10% global tariff.
00:19Then he threatened to raise it to 15%.
00:21For exporters in Singapore, Thailand, and across Asia,
00:25this is a nightmare.
00:26Push Sharma, founder of Haldi,
00:28had everything ready to enter the US market.
00:31Trademarks done.
00:32Distributors lined up.
00:33Then tariffs hit.
00:35Plans frozen overnight.
00:37Garment factories in Thailand faced canceled orders.
00:40Prices had to rise.
00:41Clients walked away.
00:43The tariffs were meant to weaken China.
00:44But constant policy swings may actually strengthen it.
00:48China still produces faster.
00:49Cheaper.
00:50At massive scale.
00:52Even companies trying to diversify
00:54cannot fully escape Chinese supply chains.
00:56So instead of celebrating,
00:58Asian firms are pivoting.
01:00Expanding into Canada.
01:01The Middle East.
01:03Europe.
01:04Anywhere but relying fully on the US.
01:06Because right now,
01:08the biggest problem is not the tariff rate.
01:10It is the uncertainty.
01:11And in global trade,
01:13uncertainty is the most expensive cost of all.
01:15And what's coming people?
01:16Go.
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