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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, ...

Malaysia says 19% US tariff outcome achieved without compromising its sovereign rights

Malaysia'ss government wanted to secure a tariff rate in the same range with some Asean neighbours. Read more at straitstimes ...
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Does Malaysia-US tariff deal signal new tech diplomacy era in Southeast Asia?

Malaysia may also recognise US halal certification for pharmaceuticals, representing a regulatory alignment opportunity.

Malaysian pharmaceuticals, semiconductors exempt from US tariffs, minister says

Malaysian pharmaceutical products and semiconductors will be exempt from U.S. tariffs, the country's trade minister Tengku ...

A win for ‘sovereign rights’? Malaysia agrees 19% tariff deal with Trump

Malaysia’s trade ministry said the tariff rate was a ‘positive outcome,’ achieved without compromising on the nation’s key ...
Malay Mail on MSN7h

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia agrees to 6,911 zero-tariff lines with US, maintains duties on alcohol, tobacco and vehicles

K UALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia ...
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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.
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Malaysia committed to purchase 30 more Boeing aircraft worth US$9.5bil from US

Malaysia is committed to purchasing an additional 30 Boeing aircraft in the second phase of its engagement with the United ...