NEW YORK/JAKARTA/BANGKOK -- Some U.S. and Southeast Asian companies are accelerating transpacific shipments after U.S. President Donald Trump reduced his "reciprocal" tariffs on most nations to 10% for 90 days,
Executives and shippers expect surge in transpacific shipments to be shortlived

A container ship being guided by tugs at Jakarta port. Companies are reporting an increase in transpacific orders during the Trump administration's 90-day pause in the highter reciprocal tariffs. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
NEW YORK/JAKARTA/BANGKOK -- Some U.S. and Southeast Asian companies are accelerating transpacific shipments after U.S. President Donald Trump reduced his "reciprocal" tariffs on most nations to 10% for 90 days,