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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.
Malaysia Optimistic of Deal to Lower US Tariffs Before Deadline
Malaysia is optimistic it can reach a deal with the US to lower tariffs ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline for trade talks after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a steeper levy on the Southeast Asian country,
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.
Malaysia seeks to drop Trump tariffs to 20pc but resists key US demands
Malaysia is trying to lower looming US tariffs to 20 per cent but has pushed back against American demands that officials say touch on core
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.
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.
Tariff uncertainty to weigh on Bursa Malaysia this week
The risk of higher United States (US) tariffs on Malaysia as the Aug 1 deadline draws near is likely to weigh on Bursa ...
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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 ...
Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia on July 28 for talks on border conflict
The neighbours are locked in a bitter spat over an area known as the Emerald Triangle. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Rubio Heads to Malaysia for Summit Under Shadow of Tariffs
Marco Rubio is making his first trip to Asia as the top US diplomat, heading to a summit in Malaysia a day after President Donald Trump again threatened to slam the region with high tariffs.
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Malaysia to Await Tariffs Clarity Before Revising Outlook, Central Bank ...
Malaysia's central bank has forecast economic growth in 2025 to expand between 4.5% and 5.5%, but is currently reviewing the estimate due to global uncertainties and market volatility.
TACO or tariffs? Trump's big trade deadline is coming. Here's what to expect
A slew of countries will face steep levies, including a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil and a 30% tariff on the European ...
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.
Malaysia PM Announces Cash Aid, Fuel Price Cut to Address Rising Living Costs
On Wednesday, Anwar said all Malaysians above 18 will receive 100 ringgit ($23.67) in a one-off cash handout to be disbursed ...