Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling

BBC News - WorldEN 6 min read 100% complete February 26, 2026 at 12:03 AM

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Asian firms are not celebrating the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down a key part of former President Trump's tariff regime because it has created further uncertainty. While the ruling invalidated billions of dollars in levies, Trump quickly signed an executive order imposing a new global tariff, initially at 10%, using a different legal basis. The US Trade Representative later indicated this could rise to 15% "where appropriate." Businesses across Asia, many of whom had adjusted strategies to navigate the original tariffs, now face renewed confusion regarding access to the US market. Some fear the shifting US trade policy could inadvertently strengthen China's manufacturing dominance.

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Jamieson Greer 30% White House 30% Dan Ives 30% Wedbush Securities 30% Monica Gorman 40% Haldy 40% Singapore 40% Push Sharma 50% US Supreme Court 60% United States ×370% China ×280% Donald Trump ×790%

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trump tariffs 100% trade policy 80% asian firms 70% manufacturing dominance 60% trade uncertainty 60% us supreme court 50% global tariff 50% exporters 40% china 40%

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Negative

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