The Trump administration has imposed fresh tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Malaysia, citing concerns over forced labour enforcement under Section 301 of the US Trade Act. The move marks another expansion of Washington's trade toolkit, raising questions over its legal basis, implications for global supply chains, and the future of multilateral trade rules. How should affected economies respond, and what does this signal about the direction of US trade policy?

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