Container front-loading rush unlikely as China opposes tariffs and Asia remains cautious
- With more diversified export options, a repeat of the rush in exports — seen when tariffs were imposed last year — is unlikely this time
- Asian countries are exercising caution after the recent round of tariff changes because of a lack of clarity
- Beijing maintains hard line on tariffs stating ‘there are no winners in a trade war’
Most Asian countries will see trade-weighted tariff rates ease, but it is unclear how long this situation will last
