by Theleaders | April 5, 2025 6:57 pm
MELAKA, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country’s planned economic growth may be slightly affected by the tariff rates recently announced by United States President Donald Trump.
He said the announcement also impacted other countries, requiring the spirit of all Asean member states to rise in defense of regional economic rights.
Anwar stated that a special Cabinet meeting on tariffs was held yesterday to discuss actions that could alleviate the country’s economic pressures on this issue.
“We do not deny that the planned economic growth may be slightly affected. Our economic growth is quite good, although if you ask the Opposition, they will say the ringgit is at its worst, but that is not true. The economy is not political chatter in villages; it needs to be based on figures and facts.
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