Trump's tariffs cast shadow over upcoming Asian elections

From Singapore to South Korea and beyond, US trade policy cannot be ignored

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Politicians running in elections across Asia, including Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, left, and Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party, right, are having to address U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff policy. (Source photos by Suzu Takahashi, AFP/Jiji, and Reuters)

KENJI KAWASE

TOKYO -- Voters across Asia are gearing up for a raft of crucial elections over the next few months.

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