‘A better bet’: Asia backs Kamala Harris over more Trump turmoil in US presidential race
A second Trump presidency would almost guarantee the latter, given his well-documented volatility and habit of proclaiming often unworkable tariffs on imports. Experts warn the ex-president’s unpredictability poses significant risks for Asia and the global economy during a precarious period.
Instead, her approach may strike a more nuanced balance between America’s strategic rivalry with China and its economic ties across the rest of Asia.