US trade pact may indirectly influence semiconductor tariffs, Dewan Rakyat told


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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s commitments under a new trade agreement with the United States may influence future US decisions on semiconductor tariffs, even though the sector is not part of the deal, says Liew Chin Tong (pic).

The Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said any future decisions will be considered by the US Commerce Department under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act, particularly those involving semiconductor products.

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