Asean struggles to escape US-China squeeze
Southeast Asia also faces a trade-related problem, with growing local opposition to the flood of Chinese imports.
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Trump’s new trade deals give US an edge over Southeast Asia
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US yet to offer more details on transhipment activities, says Miti
However, it warns that transhipment involving the abuse of the Certificate of Origin to circumvent or avoid import duties is an act that violates regulations.
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