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Vietnam's furniture industry is diversifying exports to the Middle East and India to offset U.S. tariff impacts. This indicates a broader trend of Asian manufacturers seeking alternative markets to reduce dependency on Western economies.

Impact: Companies with diversified export markets will exhibit greater resilience against trade policy shocks, potentially gaining market share from less flexible competitors.

— from Asia Business Trends: Tariffs, Copper, Tax Reform · Nikkei Asia News Roundup with Jada and Brian· Feb 06, 2026