Webinar

Trade uncertainty continues to cast a shadow for APAC industry

25 September 2025

3 sessions:

25 September 2025 – 10.00am BST (London)
25 September 2025 – 10.00am HKT (Hong Kong)
25 September 2025 – 12.00pm EST (New York)

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US tariffs remain the key risk on the horizon for Asia-Pacific industry.

Since the introduction of tariffs earlier this year, Chinese goods exports to the US have shrunk markedly. However, trade re-routing through the ASEAN countries has sharply increased, providing some relief to Chinese manufacturers. Meanwhile, Japan has reached a trade deal with the US that has lowered auto tariffs to 15%, but the tepid global investment environment for capital goods will continue to hang over Japanese exports.

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Speakers

Toby Whittington

Toby Whittington oversees the Industry Service coverage for the Asia-Pacific region. His principal focus is on sectoral trends across Asia in key industries such as automotives, chemicals and high-tech goods. Before taking on his current role, Toby oversaw Oxford Economics’ energy forecasts, covering the oil & gas and renewables sectors. Toby is currently based in Singapore having previously worked for Oxford Economics in the UK and US.

Lead Economist

Makoto Tsuchiya

Makoto Tsuchiya is an Economist at Oxford Economics. He oversees the forecast and analysis of the electronics sector, including semiconductors. He also works on a wide range of client projects, by way of producing bespoke forecasts as well as written reports. Makoto has a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University Japan where he majored in Economics with a minor in Business Studies. He also has sophisticated knowledge in the corporate accounting field.

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