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The Philippines has submitted a joint administrative order to the US Trade Representative, hoping to reduce a 12.5% tariff imposed over forced-labour concerns. Officials express optimism about lowering the rate through strengthened domestic laws and enforcement.
Vietnam's Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims underlying new US tariffs, emphasising strict prohibitions on forced labour and recent legislative measures. The government argues the USTR decision fails to acknowledge its compliance efforts.
President Trump has threatened significant tariffs against the European Union, alleging the bloc illegally targeted major American technology firms including Apple, Meta, Amazon and Google with massive fines.
Malaysia has been assigned a 10% tariff under US Section 301 measures related to forced labour, placing it in the lower tier compared to other affected economies facing 12.5% duties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that Malaysia will keep negotiating with the United States regarding a recently imposed 10 per cent tariff, indicating the government's commitment to resolving the trade dispute through sustained diplomatic engagement.
Indonesia is actively negotiating with the US Trade Representative to secure more competitive tariff rates following Washington's imposition of 10% duties on Indonesian goods under a forced labour investigation.
Malaysia faces a 10% tariff on exports to the United States following implementation of forced labour-related duties, with MITI pledging to maintain dialogue with American trade officials.
Brazil has pledged immediate economic retaliation following Washington's announcement of a 25% tariff on select Brazilian exports, invoking domestic reciprocity laws and threatening World Trade Organisation action.