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Sui-Lee Wee
2025-08-07 12:02:20
Thailand
International Relations

Southeast Asia Looks for Clarity From U.S. on ‘Rules of Origin’

Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.

What’s It Like to Deal With Brutal U.S. Tariffs? Ask Malaysia.

Once a cog in the Malaysian economy, the solar industry profited from Chinese investment. Now it’s becoming a case study of what happens when the United States closes its markets.

With New 40% Tariff, Trump Takes Aim at U.S. Dependence on China’s Factories

President Trump’s executive order carved out a special tariff on goods shipped indirectly to the United States by way of other countries.

Edward Wong
2025-07-28 06:00:13
Malaysia
Rubio, Marco

U.S. Will Join Thailand-Cambodia Cease-Fire Talks, Rubio Says

Negotiations to end the border conflict, which has killed dozens of people since it began last week, are scheduled for Monday in Malaysia’s capital.

Sui-Lee Wee
2025-07-24 21:00:09
Thailand
International Relations

Thailand and Cambodia Clash in Deadly Border Dispute

At least a dozen people were killed after the two countries exchanged fire after simmering tensions over a border dispute boiled over on Thursday.

Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs

Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter China’s sway, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.

Trump Nominates Nick Adams, ‘Alpha Male’ Influencer, for Ambassador to Malaysia

Nick Adams rose to prominence with a hypermasculine identity and crass jokes about Hooters. President Trump named him ambassador to a country of 35 million people.

Lydia Depillis, Alexandra Stevenson, River Akira Davis, Choe Sang-Hun, Meaghan Tobin And Daisuke Wakabayashi
2025-07-08 12:00:09
United States
Trump, Donald J

Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid Tariffs

Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.