Dire predictions of growth impacted by trade war


THE intensifying trade war, especially between the US and China, and its negative impact is leading to major cuts in growth forecasts.

In the case of Malaysia, a full-blown trade war could plunge economic growth to 3.7% next year from 5%, said DBS.

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