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U.S. Trade Deals with Southeast Asia Amid Tariff Challenges

3/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration pursued economic policies that prompted reactions in Southeast Asia.
After April 2025 tariffs, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia negotiated Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with the United States to lower tariffs and expand market access.
Non-tariff barriers remain a major challenge for American businesses in the region.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized reshoring supply chains and protecting jobs, despite a Supreme Court ruling against broad tariffs.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration pursued economic policies that prompted reactions in Southeast Asia.
After April 2025 tariffs, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia negotiated Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with the United States to lower tariffs and expand market access.
Non-tariff barriers remain a major challenge for American businesses in the region.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized reshoring supply chains and protecting jobs, despite a Supreme Court ruling against broad tariffs.