Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia warned on Friday that any removal of tariff exemptions on its semiconductor exports by the United States could hurt its competitiveness and strain supply networks, according to a government report.

President Donald Trump's administration in August imposed a tariff of 19% on Malaysian exports to the United States, though some items including semiconductors are currently exempt pending a U.S. national security probe.

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