Why the world can’t quit the US despite highest tariffs in decades | CNA Correspondent podcast

CNA August 4, 2025
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The US accounts for less than 15 percent of world trade but President Donald Trump has managed to force levies on America’s biggest trading partners. Arnold Gay speaks to trade expert Deborah Elms, along with Leong Wai Kit and Toni Waterman, to understand why many countries caved to Mr Trump’s demands.  00:00 Intro 04:22 Response from business leaders 06:06 ASEAN's response to Trump's tariffs 14:19 Why can't the world quit America? 16:35 How can Asia move forward? 22:14 Weaponisation of trade Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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