Malaysia’s Anwar to Seek Lower Tariffs in Meeting With Rubio (1)

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he will appeal for lower tariffs when he meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a steeper rate on the Southeast Asian nation.

“The relationship with US has to be maintained, but we will stress that Malaysia is a trading nation, we ask for consideration,” Anwar told reporters on Wednesday. “When I meet Rubio tomorrow, I will certainly raise these issues for his consideration and also for him to take up for the final decision by President Trump.”

Rubio will be in Kuala Lumpur for ...