Tariffs to hurt U.S. more than others: ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir

Ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir says US economy to ‘suffer’ from Trump tariffs

The 99-year-old warned Trump’s tariffs will backfire, and suggested the 10-member Asean bloc can weather the storm.

Tariffs to hurt U.S. more than others: ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir

U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral tariffs will hurt Americans more than the countries targeted by them, according to former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who warns that the U.S. cost of living will increase. "American products cannot compete with the rest of the world which produces cheaper products, so the American economy is going to suffer. I believe that within a short while, Trump will have to reverse his decision," Maha…