Talks need more realism


Greer has acknowledged that the issues and processes are complex. — Bernama

AS Asean Economic ministers and the US Trade Representative (USTR) forge bilateral trade deals for countries in South-East Asia, a dual-level reality is unfolding.

On one level, Asean countries are being coerced to yield to Washington’s demands. More tariffs would be piled on countries that fail to comply.

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