Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Criticizes Trade Tariffs at ASEAN Meeting
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed concerns over the use of trade tariffs as regional foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day ASEAN meeting. The discussions included talks with the United States, China, and Russia, with a focus on US President Donald Trump's recent tariff actions.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim criticized trade tariffs as regional foreign ministers met in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day conference, including discussions with the US, China, and Russia.
US President Donald Trump's recent tariff actions will be a major topic at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
Anwar stated, \"Tools that were once used for growth are now being used for pressure and rivalry. Tariffs, export restrictions, and investment barriers are now tools of geopolitical competition,\" without directly mentioning the US.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Malaysia for talks, focusing on concerns of a trade war. Rubio will participate in meetings with East Asian foreign ministers, including key US-Asia trading partners like Japan and South Korea.
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