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US-China Geneva Deal: How the 90-Day Tariff Reset Changes the Risk Map for Expats in Southeast Asia Before May 14

US-China Geneva Deal: How the 90-Day Tariff Reset Changes the Risk Map for Expats in Southeast Asia Before May 14

Published on: 11/05/2026

The US-China 90-day tariff framework cut combined rates to ~30%. With the Trump-Xi summit May 14-15, here's what SEA expats must do before Beijing.

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USTR Section 301 Hearing: The Post-IEEPA Tariff Architecture and What ASEAN Exposure Means for Expats

USTR Section 301 Hearing: The Post-IEEPA Tariff Architecture and What ASEAN Exposure Means for Expats

Published on: 28/04/2026

IEEPA tariffs were struck down. The USTR is now building a Section 301 replacement. ASEAN manufacturers in Malaysia and Vietnam face transshipment risk. What European expats in tech and manufacturing must know.

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Southeast Asia Growth Slows to 4.2%: The Employer Risk Expats Must Plan For

Southeast Asia Growth Slows to 4.2%: The Employer Risk Expats Must Plan For

Published on: 19/04/2026

World Bank warns Southeast Asia GDP falls to 4.2% in 2026. For European expats in oil, banking and tech, the employment risk is here. Here is what to do.

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