Laos calls for 'Asia solidarity' amid Trump tariffs
TOKYO -- Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith said on Friday that Asia's strength lies in its ability to come together as one in times of difficulty, as uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs shows no signs of ending.
When competition in the global trading system "leans toward protectionism, it disrupts the global equilibrium and heightens tensions," Thongloun said at Nikkei's annual Future of Asia forum on Friday. This "will lead to increased risk of armed conflict and tension," he said.
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