While the Trump trade war rattled giants, MENA quietly rewrote its playbook—reshaping supply chains, energy flows, and diplomacy. Not the main character, but still very much in the story.
Trump’s 2025 tariffs are shaking up global trade, but Southeast Asia and MENA are turning disruption into opportunity — from supply chain pivots to strategic investments in tech and green energy. As trade routes realign, agile players in both regions are poised to capitalise on the next wave of global commerce.
Before we jump into the noise of tariffs and trade wars, let’s step back and understand the foundations of global trade — Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Why? Because every headline about tariffs is, in many ways, a reaction to the world built by FTAs.
MENA doesn’t need Southeast Asia — but it’s smarter with SEA in the playbook.
Explore how MENA investments are growing in Singapore and Southeast Asia, as trade tensions drive capital towards trusted, neutral hubs.
