The article discusses the impact of Donald Trump's trade policies on developing nations, especially Cambodia, which faces punitive tariffs of up to 49%. Khun Tharo from CENTRAL emphasizes that Cambodian garment workers, a significant portion of whom are women, are highly concerned about maintaining their jobs and income stability. These tariffs fundamentally disrupt decades of US-led efforts in supporting economic development through trade, pushing smaller nations into precarious positions, as they scramble to negotiate terms with a much larger American market.
Khun Tharo, program manager at CENTRAL, highlights the significant concerns of Cambodian garment workers over their jobs and paychecks as Trump’s tariffs threaten their livelihoods.
Trump's administration, through punitive tariffs on Cambodia and other developing nations, is not only undermining decades of US support for economic development but also reshaping international trade dynamics.
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