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Indonesia is pressing the United States Trade Representative for more favourable tariff treatment after Washington imposed a 10 per cent levy on Indonesian exports as part of a forced labour investigation affecting 60 countries.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that Malaysia will maintain diplomatic channels with the United States regarding a newly imposed 10 per cent tariff, emphasising the government's commitment to resolving the trade matter through continued negotiations.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and US President Donald Trump have committed to accelerating trade negotiations following Washington's imposition of additional 50% tariffs on select Canadian exports.