The recent trade policy changes by the U.S. regarding Chinese imports have elicited varied reactions from other countries, particularly Southeast Asian nations and the European Union.

Southeast Asian nations, many of which are part of the supply chains for Chinese goods exported to the U.S., are concerned about the impact of the tariff increases. These countries have been beneficiaries of the U.S.-China trade war, as they have attracted investment and seen increased exports to the U.S. as a result of companies relocating from China to avoid tariffs. However, the new tariffs could disrupt these supply chains and negatively affect these countries' economies.

The European Union, on the other hand, has been more critical of the U.S.'s trade policies. The EU has expressed concern that the tariffs could escalate into a full-blown trade war, which would negatively impact the global economy. The EU has also been involved in its own trade disputes with the U.S., including over steel and aluminum tariffs and the subsidies provided to aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing.

In response to the U.S.'s trade policies, many countries have been exploring alternative trading arrangements and regional trade agreements. For example, the EU has been working to strengthen its economic ties with Asian countries through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Southeast Asian nations have also been exploring regional trade agreements, such as the RCEP, which includes China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and the 10 ASEAN countries.