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TAG China Country Director Han Lin Discusses China’s Reaction to U.S. Tariffs in the Nikkei Asia

“I think there is signaling for a U.S.-China trade deal to be done, and it’s in Trump’s and Xi’s mutual interest to start earlier than later,” said Han Lin, China country director at the Asia Group. “Trump has the political winds behind his back but will need to show a win at some point, and […]

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TAG Senior Advisor Mark Linscott decodes US-India Trade Ties Amid Tariff Concerns

As trade tensions mount between India and the US, the question of tariffs is at the forefront. Bilateral trade in the 2023-2024 fiscal year has reached 120 billion. With the US accounting for 18% of India’s exports, New Delhi runs a trade surplus against Washington. NDTV’s Gaurie Dwivedi speaks with Former US Trade Representative Mark

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TAG Senior Advisor Mark Linscott Speaks to CNBC TV18 on the Effect of Trump’s Tariff Policy on India

Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for South and Central Asian Affairs and TAG Senior Advisor Mark Linscott spoke with CNBC TV18’s Parikshit Luthra about President Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on adversaries and allies, and the impact of his tariff policy on India.

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TAG China Country Director Han Lin Comments in Radio Free Asia about Tariffs and its Impact on U.S.-China Ties

“China is better prepared now than during Trump 1.0,” Lin told RFA. “It has a wider range of carrot-and-stick trade responses, but the ever-present need for foreign investment may calibrate their behavior to send a message of strength without unnecessary escalation.”

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Tariffs, Technology, and Trasactionalism – U.S. Policy in Asia Under Trump

In this episode of the Tea Leaves Podcast, Rexon Ryu and Tiffany Ma are joined by Ambassador Kurt Tong to explore the Indo-Pacific’s response to the re-election of Donald Trump. Ambassador Tong provides valuable insights into how regional leaders and businesses are bracing for potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Tune in for a deep

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TAG Country Director Han Lin Comments on the BBC About China’s Reaction to EU Tariffs on its EVs

(Minutes 7:00-13:44) “As China races to reach its GDP targets, the EU tariffs, while certainly not a win for China, are manageable.  Even after they take effect, negotiation is still available, and the opening of factories remains an option said Han Shen Lin, China country director at the Asia Group. “China can still plant an EV

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Prospects and Impact of De Minimis Policy Reform

The White House and Congress are increasingly concerned about the growing number of Chinese goods that bypass import duties. In 2016, Congress raised the import value threshold under de minimis from USD 200 to USD 800, but by 2021, Congress reopened debate on the threshold given the explosion of China’s fast- fashion retailers and the growing fentanyl crisis in the United States.

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