The United States-Malaysia free trade agreement talks are moving into the final rounds. Both countries have detailed discussions on critical areas such as labour, financial services, autos and government procurement.

But what will be the impact of the US-M'sia FTA? Malaysiakini talks to an economist who has been following the talks.

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