Developing countries in South-east Asia, including war-torn Myanmar, and various African nations are facing the highest tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump’s extensive tariff measures. This move upends decades of US trade policy and poses a threat of triggering a global trade war. Trump defended the decision, stating that it aims to prevent the US economy from being “cheated”. Cambodian products face a 49% tariff, while Laos faces a 48% tariff, and Vietnam faces a 46% tariff. Indonesia, the largest economy in South-east Asia, is hit with a 32% tariff rate, and Thailand, the second-largest, faces a 36% tariff rate. China, a significant US rival and trading partner, faces a 34% reciprocal tariff on top of a 20% levy. US economists have warned that the sweeping changes will lead to higher costs, job threats, slowed growth, and increased isolation from the global trade system.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/03/donald-trump-tariffs-us-administration-countries-biggest-rates-china-myanmar-mandalay