US cuts Malaysia tariff to 19% from 25%


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will now face a 19% tariff on exports to the United States, reduced from the previous 25%, under an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump.

The new tariff structure takes effect in seven days and applies to goods entering the US for consumption, with limited exceptions for shipments already in transit.

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