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Anwar Ibrahim Urges ASEAN Unity Against Global Trade Threats

7/10/2025

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Anwar Urges ASEAN Solidarity

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sounded the alarm at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting the peril of weaponized global trade as U.S. tariffs loom. He called for ASEAN solidarity to tackle these pressing challenges, while also addressing critical issues in Myanmar and regional disputes, underscoring the urgency for enhanced intra-regional cooperation.

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ASEAN Ministers Prepare

Southeast Asian nations are on high alert as President Trump's proposed tariffs of 25-40% on imports loom, set to take effect August 1. ASEAN foreign ministers are gearing up to voice their worries about these unilateral actions, which jeopardize regional economic stability. Meanwhile, Malaysia and Indonesia are racing to negotiate solutions to shield their economies from potential fallout.

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Anwar Urges ASEAN Solidarity

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sounded the alarm at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting the peril of weaponized global trade as U.S. tariffs loom. He called for ASEAN solidarity to tackle these pressing challenges, while also addressing critical issues in Myanmar and regional disputes, underscoring the urgency for enhanced intra-regional cooperation.

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