Shunned Myanmar leader thrilled at US contact after Trump tariff letter

Min Aung Hlaing expresses 'sincere appreciation' for letter from US president threatening 40% tariff Myanmar's military leader has praised Donald Trump and asked him to lift sanctions, as the junta sought to capitalise on a tariff letter from the US president believed to be Washington's first public recognition of its rule. Min Aung Hlaing, in power since a 2021 coup d'etat, expressed his "sincere appreciation" for Trump's letter threatening a tariff of 40% on its goods, and commended the US pre...