Collaboration, non-retaliation dominate Asean meeting as Trump’s tariffs take effect


KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysian Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan delivering a keynote address during the Gala Dinner 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) and related meetings at the Royale Chulan tonight. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED

KUALA LUMPUR: As governments and businesses worldwide continue to be plagued by anxiety over the United States’ sweeping tariffs taking effect on April 9, Malaysia and Asean are making their stance on a non-retaliatory policy clearer.

This sentiment was expressed during meetings between business councils and Asean senior officials during day 2 and day 3 of the 12th Asean Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 8 and 9).

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