TOKYO -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad urged countries in Southeast Asia to deepen their trade relations with China and India amid sweeping U.S. tariffs and Washington's shift toward protectionism.
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Mahathir urges ASEAN to trade with China and India to replace US
Former Malaysian PM says countries should seek to benefit from Beijing's growth
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview in Tokyo on May 30. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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