US tariff hike was unilateral, no negotiation involved: Tengku Zafrul

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, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul Aziz.

US tariff hike was unilateral, no negotiation involved: Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to raise the tariff on Malaysian exports to 25 per cent was made unilaterally by US President Donald Trump and was not based on any negotiation process. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Malaysia was still negotiating with US when Trump announced 25% tariff rate, says Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was in the midst of tariff negotiations with the United States when President Donald Trump announced that they would impose a 25% rate on Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

M’sia won’t strike a trade deal just for the sake of it, says Tengku Zafrul

He says Malaysia will only accept a trade deal with the US if it brings long-term benefits and respects national interests.