Trump-driven disorder rattles emerging economies

Countries reel from misjudging risks of new US president

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From left: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and U.S. President Donald Trump. Washington's tariff policy is overshadowing the world's economies. (Source photos by Reuters)

HIROYUKI AKITA

TOKYO -- Until late 2024, many major emerging economies viewed Donald Trump's impending return to the U.S. presidency favorably. They believed that by accepting economic "deals," they could foster a strong relationship with a second Trump administration -- without facing significant pressure on human rights or other sensitive issues.

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