Malaysia objects to Trump's tariff talk, policies restricting free trade, says PM


PETALING JAYA: Policies restricting free trade would not only impact Malaysia and other Asean nations but would also have repercussions for the United States economy itself, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said in an interview with TRT World that he would object to any initiatives by the United States under President Donald Trump's administration aimed at imposing tariffs on foreign competitors and allies.

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