U.S. Targets New Trade Deals in Southeast Asia

2025-09-25 02:14 By Farida Husna 1 min. read

The U.S.

aims to finalize trade agreements with more Southeast Asian nations in the coming months, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur.

Speaking at a meeting with ASEAN economic ministers, Greer addressed concerns over U.S.

tariffs, which range from 19–20% for most countries, 40% for Laos and Myanmar, and 10% for Singapore.

“Talks with respective countries on the levies have been progressing well, resulting in some deals being announced while others will be finalised in the coming months or even weeks, for some,” Greer said.

The U.S.

has indicated agreements with Indonesia and Vietnam on tariffs, though both countries say terms are still being finalized.

The discussions highlight Washington’s push to strengthen economic ties with the export-reliant Southeast Asian bloc.



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