How Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs impact Asian countries

How Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs impact Asian countries

A motorcycle rider drives past stacks of containers at the Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 3, 2025. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a round of sweeping tariffs of up to 49% on Asian countries, arguing the move will raise revenue and revitalise domestic manufacturing.

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