Critic questions approach to US tariffs

Critic questions approach to US tariffs

Instantaneous and substantive reactions from several countries in Asean and Asia to the US tariff woes have been compared by a critic of the government to a state of being aloof and confused.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has started consultations with ASEAN leaders to respond to US impositions: “Fragmented economic landscape. Respond with one voice.” Malaysia - which holds the presidency of the block of Southeast Asian nations - is pressing for trade equity.

Malaysia says coordinating collective ASEAN response to US tariffs

Southeast nations will 'deliberate on the matter, seek best possible solution for all member countries,' Malaysian prime minister says - Anadolu Ajansı

Malaysia will chair a special meeting with ASEAN economic ministers on U.S. tariffs on April 10 to secure supply chain networks and sustain the region's economic interests.

Toronto takes action to protect local economy in response to US tariffs

Toronto – Toronto City Council has approved the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to U.S. Tariffs, a comprehensive strategy designed to support Toronto businesses, workers and residents in the face of recent economic policy changes by the United States.  The plan outlines 10 immediate actions to protect Toronto’s economy from the effects of new U.S. tariffs which include a ...

The president of the Junta de Castilla y León, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, will convene on April 15 representatives of different organizations, agents of the Social Dialogue, productive sectors, Regional Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, and political formations with the objective of coordinating a joint action in defense of the interests of the Community against the tariffs of Donald Trump.