(Apr 6): Policy makers across Southeast Asia are bracing for a fallout from a US-China trade war, turning their focus on bolstering their domestic markets to cushion the blow.

China’s proposal Wednesday for an additional 25% tariff on about US$50 billion of US imports ratcheted up the tension between the world’s two largest economies, rocking global markets and keeping officials on guard for ripple effects.

See: China counters Trump with tariffs on soybeans, automobiles

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