US Tariff Imposition Drags Bursa Malaysia Lower at Opening

"We're working on a fair deal" - MITI to Continue Talks After US Imposes 25% Tariff on Malaysian Goods - WORLD OF BUZZ

The United States (US) President Donald J. Trump recently announced a 25% import tariff on Malaysian goods, set to take effect on 1 August 2025.

Malaysia seeks urgent trade talks with US after 25% tariff blow

Trump suggested tariffs could be lifted if Malaysia shifts manufacturing to the US. Malaysia says it wants a ‘mutually beneficial’ deal.

Malaysia to Continue Engaging with US on Tariffs: Trade Ministry

Malaysia will continue to engage with the US for a “mutually beneficial” trade agreement after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation, higher than the 24% announced in April.

US tariff imposition drags Bursa Malaysia lower at opening

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance following the United States' (US) imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on 14 countries, including Malaysia, beginning Aug 1 this year. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Higher US tariff sends Bursa lower

KUALA LUMPUR: The US's announcement of the revised tariff rate for Malaysia - higher than before trade negotiations had begun - came as a negative surprise to investors on Tuesday.

Malaysia braces for shake-up in supply chains in wake of US tariffs

The country’s electronics sector may remain relatively insulated, but other industries could be forced to adapt. Read more at straitstimes.com.