“These are choppy waters for Australia. While issues like the cost of living dominate election narratives, the Trump ascendancy is now looming larger over the federal election. Questions abound – what about Australia’s grand geopolitical strategy; and which party leader is best placed to navigate the next few years?”
Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs: On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 10 percent duties on all trading partners, effective April 5, plus higher market-by-market tariffs on many Asian nations, effective April 9, targeting partners that have the largest trade surpluses with the United States. President Trump is calling these tariffs “reciprocal,” although the
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India faces an increasingly daunting growth challenge in a difficult global environment. Despite the difficulties abroad, including Donald Trump’s looming reciprocal US tariffs on India, it is worth emphasising the role of internationalisation, which brought India its most potent period of growth between 1991 and 2011. In this context, attention should be paid to the
“It feels like it’s gravitating towards a situation where the overall tariff rate on Chinese goods shipped to the United States by summertime could actually reach the President’s proposed 60%,” said Kurt Tong, managing partner at Washington DC-based advisory firm Asia Group, a former ambassador who served as consul general in Hong Kong.
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“The US (created) a political issue at China’s expense and then has been able to declare victory,” said Kurt Tong, managing partner at The Asia Group and a former top US diplomat to Hong Kong. “That doesn’t feel good in Beijing.”
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Minister Luong Tam Quang suggested that Amb. Kritenbrink and The Asia Group (TAG) continue to encourage the U.S. business community to enhance investment in Vietnam, especially in the fields of high-tech manufacturing and services. In response, Amb. Daniel Kritenbrink affirmed that TAG is committed to investing and helping businesses succeed in Vietnam. TAG aims to
“APEC is a very useful means for South Korea for a positive impression on the U.S. If around September, South Korean companies and the Miniter of Trade, Industry and Energy come to the U.S. and say, ‘South Korea wants to invest more in the U.S. Please come to APEC,’ it could be a strong message
TAG Partner Amb. Dan Kritenbrink spoke on CNBC to share his insights on how the possible Trump-Xi summit could be arranged and why a “grand bargain” is unlikely to happen — even though the two leaders eventually meet and talk.
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“Japanese and Indian businesses have made notable strides toward closer collaboration, leveraging their complementarity, but substantial support is needed to sustain the newfound momentum. This boost should come from both Tokyo and New Delhi, ensuring that positive rhetoric translates into tangible results.”
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“This is a highly favorable time to expand business opportunities in Vietnam, especially as the private sector is seen as a key driver of prosperity. Additionally, the government’s commitment to reducing administrative procedures by 30% further enhances the investment climate. The Asia Group aims not only to serve as a conduit for capital but also
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