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ASEAN expected to issue statement expressing concern over US tariffs

ASEAN expected to issue statement expressing concern over US tariffs

CNA7 hours ago
ASEAN is expected to issue a statement expressing concern over US tariffs and describing them as "counterproductive". This is according to a draft Joint Communique of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan is in Kuala Lumpur for the event, which will include talks with key dialogue partners.
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