The 10-nation group emphasised its commitment to pursue a “frank and constructive dialogue” with Washington. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
SOUTH-EAST ASIA (The Straits Times/ANN): Asean will not take any retaliatory measures in response to US tariffs, the regional grouping’s economic ministers said in a joint statement after their meeting in Malaysia on April 10.
The 10-nation group – which was unexpectedly hit hard by the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on April 2 – emphasised its commitment to pursue a “frank and constructive dialogue” with Washington to address trade-related concerns, amid the ensuing uncertainty.
