Moody's stated that the tariffs planned by the Trump administration pose "varying degrees of risk" to companies in Southeast Asia and South Asia, with firms in the Autos, Steel, Chemicals, and Business Services Industries being the most susceptible to decreased demand and rising costs.
Moody's report released on Monday indicated that although the exports of Autos to the USA are limited, accounting for about 3% of India's total exports and 1% of Southeast Asia, the suppliers of Auto Parts and luxury car manufacturers selling directly or indirectly to the USA will be affected by tariffs. The report emphasizes that the Steel and Chemicals Industries are vulnerable to indirect impacts from disruptions in trade flows and the potential surge in regional supply, although the direct effects on the companies tracked by the institution are minimal.
Tariffs and retaliatory tariffs are likely to redirect the surplus Steel and petrochemical products that were originally destined for the USA to other markets, including Asia, exacerbating the already high supply levels in the region, thus weakening prices and reducing profitability.
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