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US-Malaysia tariff deal set for Aug 1 after Trump-Anwar phone call
Lower tariff thanks to halal and rare earths concessions to comr ahead of Trump attendance at October's Asean summit. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Donald Trump reduces US tariffs on Malaysia to 19% – new rate in effect from August 7; previously 25%
Malaysia will now face a 19% tariff on exports to the United States, down from the previous 25%. This comes after US president Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 31, 2025 modifying the
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Spoke With President Trump, Tariff Rate to Be Announced on Friday
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Malaysia PM says US tariff rate on Malaysian goods to be announced Friday
The U.S. tariff rate on Malaysian goods will be announced on Friday, Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday after speaking to U.S. President Donald Trump. Malaysia is facing a 25% tariff on its exports to the United States unless a deal with Washington is reached by Friday.
Trump set to announce tariff rate for Malaysia by tomorrow - Anwar
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, announced that it was decided via a phone conversation with Trump at 6.50am.
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Highlights: Trump unveils new tariffs, Malaysia hails 'win-win' offer as world looks to new deadline for deals
Economies not listed in Trump's new executive order, such as Singapore, will face a baseline 10 per cent tariff.
Malaysia Central Bank Cuts Growth Forecast on Tariffs
Malaysia’s central bank lowered its growth projection for 2025 as it contends with the fallout from US President Donald Trump ...
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Malaysia pushing for 0% tariffs on key commodity exports to US
Putrajaya is lobbying Washington to spare commodities like cocoa, rubber and palm oil from the 19% tariff imposed on ...
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As Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia hail US tariff discounts, what factors account for the outcome?
Experts told CNA that there were several contributing factors - not just the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire - that led to substantial tariff discounts for these Southeast Asian countries.
Zero or reduced tariffs on over 11,000 products from US starting Aug 8, says Zafrul
More than 11,000 US products coming into Malaysia starting Aug 8 will have zero or reduced tariff rates imposed, says Tengku ...
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US tariffs on Malaysia reduced to 19%
PETALING JAYA: The US government has reduced the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia to 19%. The US previously imposed a 25 ...
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Ringgit holds steady as US eases Malaysia tariffs, other majors slip
The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but rose against other major currencies, with investors still weighing the ...
Our commodities remain competitive even with tariffs, says Johari
The United States' 19% tariff on Malaysian imports will not affect the competitiveness of the country's commodities in global ...
Relief in Southeast Asia as Trump's tariffs level playing field
Southeast Asian countries breathed a sigh of relief on Friday after the U.S. announced tariffs on their exports that were far ...
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US Tariff On Malaysia Drops To 19%. Here's How Our Southeast Asian Neighbours Compare
According to the executive order published on the White House's website, Singapore, a major US trading partner in the region, ...