Against the backdrop of the global trade war, Southeast Asia has become the front line of the game between China and the United States. As the United States imposes “reciprocal tariffs” on Chinese goods, the tariff levels in Southeast Asian countries have also soared, bringing unprecedented challenges to the overseas expansion path of Chinese enterprises. Facing such heavy pressure, how can Chinese enterprises break through in a desperate situation amidst the storm?

The “Nuclear Blast” of Tariffs: The Life-and-Death Situation of “De-Chinaization” in Southeast Asia

According to the latest data, the tariff levels in Southeast Asian countries have risen sharply:

The changes in the tariff policies of these countries aim to force multinational enterprises to move their production lines out of China, posing a severe test to “Made in China”.

Deep Localized “Binding”

In the face of the new tariff policies, Chinese enterprises should remain calm and closely monitor the response measures of Southeast Asian governments.

At the same time, they can consider assisting Southeast Asia in industrial upgrading or transformation, making Southeast Asia a part of China’s supply chain and further strengthening the cooperative relationship.

In addition, Vietnam, as a country with rapid economic growth, is a good choice for Chinese enterprises to lay out their businesses, and there will be more import opportunities in the future.

Long-term Layout and the Survival Law of Multi-point and Multi-line Layout

With the continuous changes in the US tariff policies, the risks of the global trade war are also intensifying. However, enterprises that have made multi-point layouts in advance can instead maintain relative stability amidst the storm. The decentralized operation model, although with limited profit margins, is currently the most reliable survival strategy.

The tariff game between China and the United States is still ongoing. Despite facing many unfavorable factors, Chinese enterprises have always persisted in going global with an attitude of overcoming difficulties and being indomitable.

The strong countermeasures taken by the government provide support for enterprises, and mature markets also provide strong impetus for China’s internationalization process.