High tariffs are imposed to bring others to the negotiating table.
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Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur detainees has strained ties with the United States and drawn backlash from human rights groups.
Staying neutral amidst geopolitical tensions becomes increasingly hard.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is stuck in a high-stake gambit between upholding commitments to the United States, responding to China’s antagonism and managing ASEAN discontent.
President Yoon Seok-yeol has shifted South Korea’s position from strategic ambiguity to strategic clarity which focuses on solidifying Seoul’s relations with the United States. Obviously, this impacts its relations with China and North Korea.