In the global trade landscape, the military-backed Myanmar is also facing the latest round of tariffs imposed by President Trump.
The new tariffs will impose a 40 percent tariff on Myanmar’s exports to the United States.
The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) said that President Trump’s new tariffs will directly affect Myanmar’s garment industry, which employs more than 500,000 workers.
Many young Myanmar women rely on garment factories operating in Myanmar for their employment opportunities. What will happen to Myanmar’s garment industry as a result of Trump’s new tariffs?