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Trump announces 19 percent tariff on Philippine imports after meeting with President Marcos Jr.—one of the lowest rates yet, reflecting strong U.S.–Philippines economic and security ties. bowergroupasia.com/philippine-pre…
India and the U.K. have signed a landmark trade deal: CETA. The deal includes $8.1 billion in Indian investments and opens new doors in tech, services and clean energy. bowergroupasia.com/india-uk-trade…
Trump’s renewed outreach to Pakistan prompts India to reassess ties with China, adding new complexity to South Asia’s strategic balance. reuters.com/world/china/tr…
Japan to buy 100 Boeing jets and $8 billion in U.S. crops and goods, signaling an aim to ease tensions and rebalance trade. asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-…
Indonesia will eliminate most tariffs on U.S. imports under a new trade framework. In return, U.S. tariffs on Indonesian goods will be set at 19 percent, down from the initial 32 percent rate. cnbc.com/2025/07/22/tru…
India and the U.K. have signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) — India’s most ambitious trade pact yet. The deal sets a new gold standard for India’s future trade deals. bowergroupasia.com/india-uk-trade…
Trump announces new U.S.–Japan trade deal: auto tariffs cut from 25% to 15%, Japan to boost U.S. car and agri imports. Deal includes $550B investment pledge and LNG project in Alaska. bowergroupasia.com/japan-and-us-s…
Thai leaders have publicly framed the trade negotiations as a strategic and confident undertaking, likely to manage domestic expectations and deflect criticism. However, the extent to which Washington shares this view remains unclear. bowergroupasia.com/thailand-tarif…
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim urges dialogue with China but stresses defense readiness. Calls for stronger deterrence amid rising cross-strait tensions. asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Taiwa…
Thailand, U.S. hold 2nd tariff talk. No deal yet, but technical talks continue. U.S. says Thailand’s revised proposal will go to Trump—final call may come from the top. bowergroupasia.com/thailand-tarif…
Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan pledges full diplomatic push to resolve U.S. tariff tensions before the Aug 1 deadline. Seoul aims to balance economic and geopolitical priorities in a complex trade landscape. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…
Australian PM Albanese’s China visit reignites debate on economic dependence. Andrew Phelan joins Ray Powell & James Carouso to unpack the risks of prosperity on the latest “Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?” linkedin.com/posts/why-shou…
Japan held an election for the House of Councilors July 20 in which the ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house. This marks the first time in history that Japan’s ruling parties held a minority in both chambers of the Diet. bowergroupasia.com/japans-governi…
India hits 50 percent non-fossil fuel power capacity — five years ahead of its 2030 Paris target. But coal still dominates generation, as grid, storage and utility reforms lag behind green ambitions. ft.com/content/a99a58…
Indonesia’s central bank cuts lending facility rate by 25 basis points to 6 percent, signaling a shift toward growth support amid easing inflation and regional pressure. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…
China exported 7,742 tons of rare earths in June, up 60 percent year on year. Although volume rose, export value fell 47 percent, likely due to a shift toward lower-value elements. scmp.com/economy/econom…
In response to Trump’s announcement of a 25 percent tariff on Japanese imports, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba declared that Japan must assert itself, even with an ally, signaling his government’s strong stance. bowergroupasia.com/indo-pacific-c…
Vietnam’s trade surplus with the United States reached $62 billion in the first half of the year, highlighting deepening ties even as Washington pressures Hanoi on trade imbalances. asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade/…
Thailand has received formal notice from Washington confirming a 36 percent tariff on Thai exports to the U.S., effective Aug. 1. The U.S. signaled talks could resume if Thailand expands market access in agriculture, finance, telecom and defense. bowergroupasia.com/indo-pacific-c…
Indonesia’s $15.5 billion energy deal with the United States is in jeopardy as tariff negotiations stall. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia says the purchase hinges on lower duties, highlighting Jakarta’s strategy to leverage trade for economic diplomacy. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
