Malaysia Deal Fuels Concerns of Sovereignty, New US Levies (1)

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s trade deal with the US is drawing fire at home as a group of lawmakers question clauses that allow Washington to raise new tariffs and pressure the Southeast Asian nation to align with its trade policies.

The lawmakers are seeking clarity on whether the pact safeguards Malaysia’s interests and sovereignty in trade matters. They are inviting the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry — helmed by Zafrul Aziz — and the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to respond to questions on Nov. 12, said Wong Chen, who heads a parliamentary select committee on international ...