POLITICSMay 29 · 23:30 UTCSCMP CHINASam Beltran

Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem

The US freeze on foreign aid in 2025 disrupted development projects in the Philippines, leading to staff departures and organizational instability. The article highlights Southeast Asia's concerns over Trump-era policies, including tariffs, war, and broken trust.

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