Calls for transparent trade data with US

Economist Geoffrey Williams said given the current average tariff on US imports of 5.6%, there is room for Malaysia to lower its tariffs.

PETALING JAYA: A transparent approach to trade data with the United States is crucial to address the disparity between exports and goods tied to American supply chains.

SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes said Malaysia should adopt a strategic move that reframes the numbers to mitigate growing concerns in Washington about the bilateral trade imbalance.