东盟决定不对美国实施报复关税

Group 1 - ASEAN held a special online meeting of economic ministers on April 10 to seek negotiations with the U.S. government and discuss strengthening relationships with other countries and regions [1][2] - ASEAN countries unanimously agreed not to implement retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. tariffs announced by the Trump administration, aiming to promote trade within and outside the region [2][3] - The joint statement from the meeting expressed concerns that the U.S. unilateral tariffs could affect the lives of ASEAN people and hinder economic development and long-term trade relations with the U.S. [2] Group 2 - Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry welcomed the U.S. decision to suspend some tariffs for 90 days but noted that the overall tariffs would still impact the global economy and trade [2] - ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors discussed the risks of increased capital flow and exchange rate volatility due to U.S. tariffs and agreed to respond to market fluctuations if necessary [2] - As of 2023, the U.S. accounts for approximately 15% of ASEAN's total exports, making it the third-largest trading partner after intra-ASEAN trade and China [2] Group 3 - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar expressed the need for ASEAN to rely more on itself amid the "tariff storm" and the shifting global order [3] - ASEAN has been promoting trade liberalization since the establishment of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) in 1992, with the average tariff rate in the region dropping to below 1% since 2011 [3] - Malaysia proposed to unify regulations, improve cross-border logistics, and advance the digital economy to support intra-ASEAN trade [3]