The Expat Edge

US-China Tariffs Hit 137%: The Employer Risk Expats in Asia Can't Ignore

US-China Tariffs Hit 137%: The Employer Risk Expats in Asia Can't Ignore

Published on: 06/04/2026

US-China tariffs peaked at 137% with bilateral trade down 30%. Expats in Southeast Asia face employer risk from supply chain compression and Chinese export redirection.

Trump's 15% Global Tariff: What Expats in Southeast Asia Must Know

Trump's 15% Global Tariff: What Expats in Southeast Asia Must Know

Published on: 02/04/2026

Trump's 15% tariff is hitting Southeast Asian supply chains now. Here's how it affects expat employers, costs, and portfolio positioning in Malaysia and Singapore.