Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty

<p>Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independence</p><p>Malaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty.</p><p>Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz has called the trade deal “the best possible outcome for Malaysia.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/05/malaysia-defends-trump-us-trade-deal">Continue reading...</a>