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Southeast Asian Ministers Sidestep U.S. Tariffs at Summit

7/13/2025

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Southeast Asian foreign ministers chose to sidestep the contentious issue of U.S. tariffs during their meetings with American diplomats in Kuala Lumpur. Instead, they focused on fostering deeper engagement and results-driven cooperation, leaving trade concerns unaddressed at the ASEAN East Asian Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum.

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Southeast Asian foreign ministers chose to sidestep the contentious issue of U.S. tariffs during their meetings with American diplomats in Kuala Lumpur. Instead, they focused on fostering deeper engagement and results-driven cooperation, leaving trade concerns unaddressed at the ASEAN East Asian Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum.