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Southeast Asian Nations Want to Discuss Tariffs with Trump as a Unified Bloc, Malaysia PM Says

  • At an ASEAN summit on Monday, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that Southeast Asian countries plan to unite as a bloc to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariff issues.
  • Anwar explained that the bloc aims to address economic challenges from Trump administration tariffs ranging from 10% for Singapore to 49% for Cambodia amid broader regional issues like Myanmar's civil war.
  • ASEAN established a dedicated group to manage its response to the tariffs alongside ongoing bilateral discussions, while also confronting limited advancements regarding a peace initiative for Myanmar’s persistent conflict and humanitarian situation.
  • Anwar observed that "these foundations are currently being eroded by arbitrary actions," reflecting the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, and he stressed that when it comes to achieving peace, taking small steps toward connection is preferable to creating greater division.
  • The unified ASEAN effort and planned summit with Trump suggest potential new cooperation to mitigate trade impacts and address regional stability, though officials acknowledge political dialogue in Myanmar remains premature.
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Southeast Asian leaders expressed their 'deep concern' about President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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