SINGAPORE -- The U.S. has included a "poison pill" clause in its trade deal with Malaysia that is widely seen as preventing the Southeast Asian nation from signing a separate deal with China, sparking criticism over infringement on national sovereignty.
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US-Malaysia trade pact's 'poison pill' targeting China sparks backlash
Opposition lawmaker calls terms imposed by Washington a 'surrender'
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hold trade deal documents on Oct. 26 in Kuala Lumpur. © Reuters
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