COMMENT | On Feb 1, US President Donald Trump escalated global trade tensions by implementing new tariffs on major trading partners, notably Canada, Mexico, and China.
This action, which had been anticipated due to his prior statements, marks the onset of a significant trade conflict between the US and its two primary North American allies and China, a vital participant in the global economic framework.
Although the tariffs primarily target nations other than Malaysia, the broader implications of this trade war are likely to impact the Malaysian economy.
As a small yet open economy intricately linked to the global trading system, Malaysia must...