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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged Malaysia's commitment to ongoing negotiations with the United States over tariffs, signalling relief that the levies imposed have remained relatively modest compared to potential alternatives.
Vietnam's Foreign Ministry has pushed back against fresh US tariffs under Section 301, arguing the country has robust mechanisms to prevent forced labour and fully complies with ILO standards.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is travelling to Washington this week to discuss trade and investment with senior US officials, as Seoul prepares for potential new tariffs linked to labour practice investigations.