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Malaysia Seeks Less than 20% Tariff Ahead of Call With Trump

Malaysia is seeking to lower US tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump to less than 20% and is optimistic of reaching a deal ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul Aziz.

The Star · 1d

Malaysia targets ‘lowest possible’ tariff deal

Malaysia remains in active negotiations with the United States to secure the lowest possible tariff by the Aug 1 deadline, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Malaysia targeting lowest possible tariff rate in US talks, trade minister says

Malaysia is aiming for the lowest possible tariff on goods exported to the United States, its trade minister said on Thursday, denying reports that it is targeting a rate of 20%. Malaysia is facing a 25% tariff on its goods unless it can reach a deal with Washington by August 1.

South China Morning Post · 1d

Malaysia optimistic of cutting Trump’s 25% tariff threat to under 20%

Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz is hopeful for a deal by August 1, but Kuala Lumpur is resisting US demands on EV tax breaks and ownership limits.

Malay Mail2d

Malaysia in active talks with US, aims to secure tariff below 20pc, says Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia is actively engaging in discussions with the United States (US) over the impending 25 per cent tariffs set to take ...

Mothership.SG2d

Anwar says Bumiputera policy will not be compromised for US tariff deal, faces 25% rate

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that Malaysia will not compromise on its Bumiputera policy amid tariff talks ...

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Tariff uncertainty weighs on KLCI outlook

Malaysian equities are experiencing volatility in the second half of 2025 (2H25), influenced by global trade tensions and ...

Malay Mail14h

Bursa faces choppy week ahead as US tariff decision looms, says analyst

The risk of higher United States (US) tariffs on Malaysia as the Aug 1 deadline draws near is likely to weigh on Bursa ...

Malaysia’s export-oriented businesses fret as deadline for US tariff deal draws near

They are particularly worried about the uncertainty over tariffs on transshipped goods. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Free Malaysia Today on MSN1d

Ringgit ends lower as traders await tariff clarity

Meanwhile, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Afzanizam Abdul Rashid echoed the view, noting that the ringgit had ...

Business Times15d

Rate cut signals growth jitters as Malaysia moves to shield economy ...

The bank recently lowered Malaysia’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4.2 per cent, from 4.5 per cent previously, following the tariff escalation. MIDF Research believes the rate cut will provide an ...

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Chip Firms in Malaysia Pause Investment Plans on Tariff Angst

Chip firms in Malaysia are holding back on investment and expansion as they await clarity on tariffs from the US, according to Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association President Wong Siew Hai.

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as investors await US tariff outcome, policy clarity

Bursa Malaysia closed in the red on Friday after two consecutive sessions of gains as investors adopted a wait-and-see stance ...

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