Southeast Asian nations to discuss US tariffs as a unified bloc – Malaysia PM

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the plenary session at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit (AP/Vincent Thian)

Southeast Asian nations will forge a common front to face challenges, including economic headwinds from US tariffs and a four-year civil war in Myanmar, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday.

Opening an annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), Mr Anwar said he is seeking a unified bloc meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss the tariffs.