U.S. does not rule out further tariffs on Asean countries if trade deals unfavourable to Washington


KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) has not ruled out imposing another round of tariffs on countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) if trade negotiations fail to produce a favourable outcome for Washington.

US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said the country is currently focused on negotiating trade deals with Asean economies.

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