In a significant move to bolster trade with Southeast Asia, President Trump and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed a pivotal trade agreement focusing on critical minerals. This deal aims to enhance trade and respond to China's grip on rare earth elements, promising benefits for agriculture and technology sectors.
The US and Vietnam are set to begin trade negotiations aimed at reducing non-tariff barriers. This comes after Trump pauses a significant 46% tariff, raising questions about the future of trade relations and economic strategies.