Malaysia faces US tariffs from position of strength, central bank says

Malaysia faces US tariffs from position of strength, central bank says

Forget rate cuts, Bank Negara Malaysia insists the country’s economic fundamentals can withstand Trump’s tariff onslaught.

Malaysia to send officials to US for tariff talks: PM

Malaysia will dispatch officials to Washington to commence discussions on trade tariffs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Apr 8) after US President Donald Trump imposed a hefty 24-per cent levy on imports from the country.

IDEAS: Malaysia Must Stay the Course Amid Rising US Tariffs and Global Economic Uncertainty

Kuala Lumpur, 8 April 2025: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is deeply concerned by the United States government’s recent imposition of wide-ranging tariffs on Malaysian exports under the “Liberation Day” initiative. This disruptive and economically incoherent policy represents yet another deviation from rules-based multilateralism, posing broader risks to global economic integration, and the principles of free and open t…

Malaysia and ASEAN countries to send officials to the US to discuss tariff issue, says PM Anwar Ibrahim

Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said Malaysian officials will be sent to the United States to begin a dialogue on the tariff issue, reports The Star. This comes after US president announced sweeping tariffs last Wednesday (April 2, 2025), with Malaysian goods entering the US set to be subject to a 24% tax beginning April 9. “Malaysia’s trade with the United States has long been a model of mutual gain. Our exports support not just gro…

US tariffs on Malaysia: how to negotiate a deal?

Given that the US agency’s report cuts across so many different jurisdictions, we need a negotiating team with representatives from several ministries.