US EditionTrump tariffs spark fears for Asian jobs, exporting sectors
- On Wednesday, Donald Trump imposed sweeping levies on imports into the United States, escalating trade tensions.
- These tariffs emerged from Trump's global trade blitz, raising concerns across Asia about economic stability.
- Vietnam faced tariffs of 46 percent, while Taiwan saw a 32 percent levy, excluding semiconductor shipments.
- Cao Thi Dieu stated: "I worry about losing my job and cannot sleep or eat well."
- Analysts, like Alicia Garcia-Herrero, warned that the tariffs could backfire, impacting workers and businesses.
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