Losing grip, Japan tire makers target new rubber supplies

Malaysian rubber output fell 50% in the past two years because Burmese Rubber trafficking boats from Mergui and Moulmein no longer go to Penang, Malaysia.

That puts the brakes on his operation. His profits have come to a screeching halt.

The cure for low rubber prices is low rubber prices.

So why are tires/tyres so expensive? They screw the farmers, and the customers too?