What impact will tariffs on China have on the rest of Asia?

Donald Trump’s plans for a 25% tariff on up to $60bn of Chinese imports are unlikely to have much impact on the rest of Asia. However, as the market reaction today highlights, the threat of a further escalation of the US-China trade conflict is growing. Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam and Korea are among the countries that stand to lose the most from a full-blown trade war.

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