Laos calls for 'Asia solidarity' amid Trump tariffs

President Thongloun warns protectionism increases risk of armed conflict

20250530 Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith

Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith speaks during the Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on May 30. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura) 

LISA KIM and YUYA TAKAHASHI

TOKYO -- Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith said on Friday that Asia's strength lies in its ability to come together as one in times of difficulty, as uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs shows no signs of ending.

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