Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in Kuala Lumpur to voice concern over U.S. tariff policies and forge stronger regional and global alliances.
Southeast Asian leaders are meeting for their first summit since U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies disrupted global trade norms, with the region’s trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint statement expressing deep concern over recent U.S. actions.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will also address key regional challenges, including increasing pressure on Myanmar’s military junta and resolving outstanding issues related to East Timor’s application to join the bloc.
On Tuesday, ASEAN leaders will be joined in Kuala Lumpur by representatives from China and Gulf states as they work to strengthen diverse economic partnerships amid growing global uncertainty.
In April, Trump rattled international markets by announcing sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners. He later agreed to pause most of the measures for 90 days.
Bilateral talks between ASEAN members and Washington are ongoing, but the bloc must present a united stance, said Malaysia, which currently holds ASEAN’s rotating chairmanship.
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