The latest US trade probes are designed for a specific political purpose - to reclaim lost leverage following the striking down of the “Liberation Day” tariffs, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
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Commentary: In the shadow of Hormuz, Trump is still pursuing his tariff agenda
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The US is continuing its tariff agenda, with the latest trade probes aimed at reclaiming lost leverage after the striking down of the 'Liberation Day' tariffs. This move is seen as a political purpose, according to Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies. The move is part of the ongoing US trade policy and tariff agenda, which has been a key aspect of the Trump administration's economic strategy. The probes are designed to exert pressure and regain leverage in trade nego