ASEAN Survey Shows Rising Doubts on US Trade and Security Role

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NarrativeRadar Analysis·Reviewed by M. Reyes

Reported Facts

Observable data points shared across all narratives

•The ISEAS survey conducted in early 2026 found that most ASEAN respondents prefer China over the US as their main trade and security partner.
•Concerns about the US were linked to the legacy of Donald Trump's presidency, cited by many respondents as a source of uncertainty.
•The survey results were published on April 7 and 8, 2026, by regional media including the Jakarta Post and South China Morning Post.
•ASEAN countries expressed increased confidence in China's economic growth and security commitments compared to the US.
•The survey covered multiple ASEAN member states, reflecting a broad regional trend rather than isolated national opinions.

What Could Happen If...

▸If ASEAN countries deepen economic and security ties with China US influence in Southeast Asia could decline, potentially reducing American access to regional markets and military cooperation.

Market Exposure

CurrencyUSD/SGDDownward Pressure

Growing doubts about US trade and security commitments may reduce demand for the US dollar in Southeast Asia, weakening USD against the Singapore dollar.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

Source Coverage

FINANCE

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Signals

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Primary Sources (3)

FINANCENikkei AsiaASEAN survey finds growing doubts over US on trade and security REGIONALJakarta PostASEAN leans toward China as Trump worries mount, ISEAS survey finds REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopMost in Asean prefer China over US as partner in poll, Trump cited as biggest concern