Exclusive | Mahathir Mohamad on Trump, tariffs – and the end of the American century

Tariffs ‘can’t stop China’, says Malaysia’s Mahathir

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamed believes US tariffs are part of a wider attempt by America to weaken China but says it is unlikely to succeed.

You can’t stop China from growing, says ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir

He believes the United States is “provoking” China towards a catastrophic conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Exclusive | Mahathir Mohamad on Trump, tariffs – and the end of the American century

Malaysia’s 99-year-old two-time PM delivers a blunt assessment of America’s ‘empire’ mentality and its impact in an exclusive interview.

Nearly 100, Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad Reflects on Trump and Today’s World

During his many decades in politics, Mahathir bin Mohamad has been accused of many things. Laziness was never one. Even today, at a venerable 99 years of age, Malaysia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, who left his second stint in office in 2020, arrives at his desk by 8:45 a.m. and rarely leaves before 5 p.m., holding meetings, reading policy papers, and commenting on domestic and world affairs via his blog and social media. [time-brightcove no…

Mahathir warns U.S. tariffs will backfire, harm competitiveness – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad criticized U.S. tariff policies under President Donald Trump, warning they would “hurt America more than the rest of the world.” In a statement, Mahathir highlighted the U.S.’s reliance on imported goods and argued that tariffs would raise living costs, wages, and production expenses, ultimately weakening global competitiveness. Mahathir predicted potential unrest, stating, “Th…