The US is planning tariffs on 60 economies, including Southeast Asian countries, citing forced labour concerns; analysts argue the move is part of Trump's broader trade agenda and could disrupt regional supply chains.

South China Morning Post

Southeast Asia’s extensive supply chains could be disrupted if it faces planned US tariffs over Washington’s accusations of forced labour in 60 economies, as analysts say the proposal is just a way for President Donald Trump to resurrect his trade levy agenda.
Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the economies flagged by the US for purportedly failing to prevent goods made with forced labour from reaching its market.
Washington said the...