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US tariff hikes, Myanmar war and sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda
- The two-day ASEAN summit next week in Malaysia will focus on the Myanmar civil war, South China Sea disputes, and U.S. Tariff hikes.
- The summit follows a series of meetings aimed at advancing ASEAN's stalled 'Five Point Consensus' peace plan amid Myanmar's conflict since the 2021 coup.
- Myanmar's military struggles to govern while fighting ethnic and pro-democracy rebels, and the military rejects accusations of atrocities, including air strikes on civilians.
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that ASEAN exports have been affected by American tariff increases between 10 and 49 percent, and that the region aims to approach trade negotiations with the U.S. Collectively as a single entity.
- The summit’s discussions could influence regional economic resilience and peace efforts, but officials caution against expecting quick resolutions to Myanmar’s crisis or maritime tensions.
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