Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand can ill afford to emerge from US talks with higher tariff rates than China, say analysts. KUALA LUMPUR: A temporary deal struck between the United States and China on Monday (May 12) that put the brakes on an escalating trade war has raised the stakes for Southeast Asian countries trying to negotiate tariff reductions with Washington, analysts say. With the 90-day deal between the two global powers , Southeast Asian