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Bank Indonesia's Perry Warjiyo stepped down this week as Indonesia pursues tariff relief for palm oil. Meanwhile, the Philippines reinforces ASEAN partnerships, Singapore expands Australian security ties, and Thailand braces for US trade pressures.
President Trump has threatened the EU with significant tariffs in response to multibillion-dollar fines imposed on major US technology companies, signalling potential escalation in transatlantic trade tensions.
President Trump has adopted a softer stance on allegations of Chinese election interference, signalling a more diplomatic approach as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila.
The ringgit strengthened against most major currencies on Friday but weakened against the US dollar as new American trade protectionist measures unsettled regional markets.