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The Cost of Dancing to Trump's Tune

Malaysia's new trade agreement with the US may have sacrificed economic sovereignty for uncertain market access, binding the country to American interests while keeping most Malaysian exports subject to 19% tariffs.

Recently, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke about the need to build a new humane international global order, highlighting the hypocrisy of leaders who preach human rights while annihilating Palestinians from their land.

Anwar referred to Frantz Fanon, the psychiatrist and revolutionary thinker, asserting that even though countries have achieved independence, they continue to be subjugated because of postcolonialism.

Author's summary: Malaysia's trade deal with the US compromises economic sovereignty.

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Aliran Aliran — 2025-10-31

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