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Myanmar garment manufacturers warn US tariffs imperil quake recovery
Myanmar garment manufacturers warn US tariffs imperil quake recovery
by  AFP

Myanmar's garment manufacturers have warned US tariffs threaten to hobble the country's recovery from a devastating earthquake, as the death toll rose to 3,600. The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) said the tariffs due to take effect from Wednesday were causing "considerable concern" in an industry employing more than 500,000 people, mostly young women.

Vietnam says to buy more US goods as it seeks tariff delay
Vietnam says to buy more US goods as it seeks tariff delay
by  AFP

Vietnam will buy more US goods including security and defence products, the government said, as it seeks a last-minute delay to enormous tariffs imposed by Washington. It would also "continue to buy more US products that are strong and Vietnam has demand for, including products related to security and defence; promote early delivery of aircraft trade contracts", the statement added.

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