Tariffs Tumble, SurfStitch Sinks & Asia Eyes Aussie Brands

Reporting from the floor of eTail Asia in Singapore, Mal brings a fast-paced episode packed with big headlines and even bigger opportunities. With Trump scaling back tariffs, Aussie exporters breathe a little easier—though not for long. Meanwhile, SurfStitch quietly bows out, and Zero Co confirms its closure, ending two chapters in local ecommerce.Add to that a tightening capital market as Shopify Capital and Wayflyer start pulling back on lending, and it’s clear the ecommerce landscape is shifting again. But it’s not all doom and gloom—Mal shares fresh insights from Asia, where Australian brands are winning hearts (and carts).In this episode:Trump’s tariff reversal: What 30% now means for Aussie-made-in-China exportsSurfStitch’s silent shutdown and Zero Co’s graceful exitRevenue-based lending gets stricter—what it means for growth capitalHow brand Australia is seen in Singapore—and the untapped wholesale potentialWhy omnichannel is non-negotiable in AsiaTop tips for entering new markets: visibility, partnerships, and avoiding the “set and forget” trapIf you're looking at new markets or new capital, this one’s a must-listen.Follow MalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malchia/Website: malchia.comFollow Ecom NationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecom-nation/Website: ecomnation.com.au