Malaysia calls for broader intra-ASEAN trade to counter U.S. tariff risks

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Malaysia's investment, trade and industry minister, Zafrul Aziz, calls for broader intra-ASEAN trade in an interview with Nikkei Asia. (Photo by Norman Goh)

NORMAN GOH

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia has called for greater intra-ASEAN trade and economic integration within the bloc, which is bracing for potential ripple effects from new U.S. tariffs.

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