KUALA LUMPUR: Legal and policy changes in the United States will be closely monitored following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the administration’s worldwide tariffs, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani (pic).
The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister stated that Malaysia had signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with the United States, although it has not yet been ratified.
He also said the government is carefully assessing the implications of recent developments.
He said that based on prior US statements, Washington retains other legal avenues to impose trade measures such as unilateral tariffs.
“We are also studying the scope and impact of a recently announced temporary 10% tariff by US President Donald Trump.
“At this stage, we are awaiting further clarity on how these measures will be implemented and whether additional adjustments will follow,” he said in a statement yesterday.
He emphasised that the United States remains one of Malaysia’s most important trading partners.
In 2025, total bilateral trade reached about RM367bil, with Malaysian exports to the United States amounting to RM233bil.
He said Malaysia would continue to uphold open and rules-based trade while maintaining a stable and predictable business environment.
He also said the government would safeguard the interests of Malaysian exporters, foreign investors, businesses operating in the country and workers across the economy.
“At the same time, Malaysia will diversify trade ties and strengthen regional and multilateral cooperation to ensure resilience amid an evolving global trading landscape while preserving strong bilateral relations with the United States,” he said.
