Discussions on reducing US tariffs have begun


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is still assessing the full impact of Washington’s tariff measures and will pursue negotiations to reduce the rates besides expanding exemptions for Malaysian exports, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

“We need to do a proper in-depth analysis on this. It will take time,” he said, adding that both direct and indirect effects must be considered, including how demand in the United States might change.

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