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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.