New US tariffs draw regional reactions across Asia-Pacific


ANKARA (Bernama-Anadolu): Asia-Pacific nations have responded to the United States’ newly announced tariffs with mixed views, with several countries welcoming reductions secured through negotiations, while others criticised the move as punitive and unfair, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order modifying tariff rates for dozens of countries, ahead of his self-imposed Aug 1 trade deal deadline.

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