25% tariff on M’sia unexpected, negotiations still possible, says Tengku Zafrul


PETALING JAYA: There is still time to negotiate with the United States over the 25% tariff which is to come into force starting Aug 1, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

In his initial response to the announcement, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, who is returning from Rio de Janeiro, said the tariff rate announced by the US on Tuesday (July 8) was unexpected.

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