Trump to announce US tariff rates tomorrow, will attend Asean Summit in Oct, says PM
The Prime Minister said this was conveyed by Trump in a phone call earlier Thursday (July 31).
'After we spoke, he decided to delay the tariff announcement to tomorrow (Aug 1). God-willing this will help us and not burden the economy,' said Anwar when tabling the 13th Malaysian Plan (RMK13) in Parliament today.
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Anwar also said Trump will attend the 47th Asean Summit in October.
'I said okay Mr President. I will announce this in Parliament,' added Anwar.
Anwar also said tariff talks with Trump were discussed on the principle of free trade.
Meanwhile, Anwar also said Trump congratulated him for playing a mediating role in the Thailand-Cambodia crisis.
'This was due to the Asean consensus and the positive attitude of both countries, as well as the cooperation shown by the US and China, specifically Trump and Xi Jinping,' added Anwar.
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