US-Malaysia trade remains resilient amid global uncertainty, says outgoing ambassador Kagan


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KUALA LUMPUR: Bilateral trade between Malaysia and the United States has continued to grow this year despite global uncertainty, underscoring the resilience of US-Malaysia economic ties, says outgoing US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday (Jan 27) at a farewell reception where he officially launched the Freedom 250 Road Show, Kagan said Malaysian exports to the US had risen by about 14% in the first 11 months of 2025, while US exports to Malaysia increased by roughly 8% over the same period.

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