US and China fight trade war in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian e-commerce platforms are becoming a new battleground in the US-China trade war, potentially enabling tariff evasion and flooding local markets. Following increased US tariffs on Chinese goods, experts warn that Chinese exporters may reroute products through Southeast Asian e-commerce platforms like Shopee and Lazada. This could lead to a surge of imports and harm local businesses. To combat this, experts suggest modernizing trade surveillance, stricter regulations on product origins, and a regional task force to monitor trade flows and enforce regulations.