Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars

The uncertainty caused by tariffs and trade disputes affects food security. Increases in geopolitical tensions will undermine the best plans to maintain global supply chains, encouraging countries to develop alternative ones. Consumers in Southeast Asia, even though far from the geographic areas of...

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Main Author: Teng, Paul
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/182871
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description The uncertainty caused by tariffs and trade disputes affects food security. Increases in geopolitical tensions will undermine the best plans to maintain global supply chains, encouraging countries to develop alternative ones. Consumers in Southeast Asia, even though far from the geographic areas of dispute, will ultimately suffer from interruptions in food availability and price hikes. National strategies to ensure food security are needed.
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spelling ntu-10356/1828712025-03-05T05:32:50Z Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars Teng, Paul S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Social Sciences Country and region studies International economics security The uncertainty caused by tariffs and trade disputes affects food security. Increases in geopolitical tensions will undermine the best plans to maintain global supply chains, encouraging countries to develop alternative ones. Consumers in Southeast Asia, even though far from the geographic areas of dispute, will ultimately suffer from interruptions in food availability and price hikes. National strategies to ensure food security are needed. Published version 2025-03-05T05:32:49Z 2025-03-05T05:32:49Z 2025 Commentary Teng, P. (2025). Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars. RSIS Commentaries, 026-25. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/182871 en RSIS Commentaries, 026-25 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf
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International economics security
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Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars
title Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars
title_full Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars
title_fullStr Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars
title_full_unstemmed Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars
title_short Protecting food security in the face of tariffs and trade wars
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topic Social Sciences
Country and region studies
International economics security
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