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东南亚多国被特朗普投送关税信函,“待遇”为何各不相同
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-07-08 11:26

Core Points - The Trump administration has sent tariff letters to 14 trade partners, including six Southeast Asian countries, imposing tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% starting August 1 [1][3] - The tariffs are particularly high for Cambodia and Laos, with rates of 36% and 40% respectively, while Indonesia and Thailand face rates of 32% and 36% [3][5] - Cambodia has seen the largest reduction in tariff rates, dropping from 49% to 36%, and is in talks to potentially become the second Southeast Asian country to reach a trade agreement with the U.S. [5][6] Southeast Asia Trade Dynamics - Southeast Asian countries are increasingly recognizing the tightening access to the U.S. market and are likely to deepen trade cooperation with countries with existing free trade agreements [1] - Malaysia's tariff rate has increased from 24% to 25%, while Indonesia and Thailand's rates remain unchanged [3] - Thailand is actively negotiating to lower its tariff rate and aims to reduce its trade surplus with the U.S. significantly within five years [6] Ongoing Negotiations - The U.S. Secretary of State is expected to discuss tariff issues during his visit to Malaysia, marking his first visit to a Southeast Asian country outside of traditional allies [3] - Indonesia's government is committed to continuing negotiations with the U.S. regarding the upcoming tariffs, emphasizing the importance of maintaining national interests [6]