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(16 articles)How Tariffs and Trade Tensions Reshape FDI in Asia
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has released analysis examining how rising tariffs and intensifying trade tensions are fundamentally altering foreign direct investm
ASEAN's Logistics Ceiling Threatens China Plus One Strategy
The "China Plus One" diversification strategy—where companies establish alternative manufacturing bases outside China—has accelerated demand for logistics capacity across ASEAN. However, RSIS research
Reshoring Isn't a Quick Fix for US Supply Chain Disruptions
The article challenges the popular narrative that reshoring—bringing manufacturing back to the United States—offers a straightforward solution to supply chain disruptions. While reshoring has gained p
Why Tariff-Jumping Reveals Flaws in Protectionist Trade Policy
The article argues that tariff-jumping—where companies relocate manufacturing or shift sourcing to avoid tariffs—does not validate tariff effectiveness. Instead, it demonstrates a fundamental flaw: wh
Nearshoring strengthens as supply chain volatility drives regional shifts
The business case for nearshoring—relocating production and sourcing closer to end markets—continues to strengthen as supply chain volatility persists globally. Rather than a temporary trend, nearshor
Vietnam Becomes Top Winner in US-China Trade War
The escalating US-China trade war is catalyzing a significant structural realignment in global supply chains, with Vietnam emerging as the primary beneficiary of trade diversion. As US tariffs on Chin
Tariffs Threaten U.S. Footwear Supply Chains and Consumer Prices
Tariff threats and escalating trade tensions pose significant structural risks to the U.S. footwear industry, which relies heavily on imports from Asia, particularly Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. The
Trump Trade War Shifts Supply Chains to India—But Infrastructure Gaps Loom
The Trump administration's escalating trade tensions with China are accelerating the diversification of global supply chains, with India positioned to capture a significant share of manufacturing and
Tariffs Reshape Global Fashion Supply Chains Dramatically
Tariff policies have fundamentally altered how global fashion companies source, manufacture, and distribute products. The shift reflects broader structural changes in supply chain strategy, with brand
Nike Faces Tariff Crisis: Why Procurement Must Rethink Supply
Nike confronts a critical juncture as escalating tariffs on imports from key manufacturing hubs reshape its procurement landscape. The sportswear giant must strategically reconsider its sourcing footp
U.S. Companies Deploy Diversification to Counter China Tariffs
U.S. companies are actively restructuring their supply chains to mitigate exposure to escalating China tariffs, marking a structural shift in global procurement strategies. Rather than absorbing tarif
Cambodia's Tariff Edge Under Trump Trade Reset: ASEAN Impact
Cambodia is positioning itself strategically within the ASEAN region as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. trade policy through tariff mechanisms. The article examines how Cambodia's current tarif
Tariffs Reshape Global Supply Chains: What Manufacturers Must Know
Tariff policy changes represent a critical structural shift for global supply chains, moving beyond temporary trade friction to potential permanent reallocation of manufacturing capacity and sourcing
Asia Supply Chain Shifts: Hong Kong as Strategic Hub
Asia's supply chain infrastructure is undergoing structural transformation driven by manufacturing shifts, geopolitical tensions, and evolving trade patterns. HKTDC Research highlights Hong Kong's str
Vietnam Capitalizes on Trade Wars with Growing Export Dominance
Vietnam is strategically benefiting from ongoing US-China trade tensions, as multinational companies redirect supply chains and sourcing away from China to mitigate tariff exposure and diversify geogr
What Economics & Policy Drive US Manufacturing Reshoring
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) examines the economic and policy prerequisites for meaningful US manufacturing reshoring. The analysis moves beyond political rhetoric to address