Malaysia Secures Tariff Deal with Trump Administration

Published on 7.31.25

Malaysia is set to secure a tariff deal with the US Administration after discussions between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump, with negotiations focusing on lowering tariffs from 25% to 15% or lower. The deal may include concessions on halal certification and rare earths exports, as well as recognition of US halal certification for pharmaceuticals. Trump's attendance at the upcoming ASEAN Summit in October has been confirmed, following a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in July.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3320265/trump-attend-asean-summit-after-call-malaysias-anwar?module=top_story&pgtype=section

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/31/world/malaysia-pm-says-trump-to-attend-asean-summit-in-october/2159559

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/07/31/anwar-trump-to-reveal-malaysia-import-tariff-rate-tomorrow/185924

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/07/31/sources-anwar-trump-hold-phone-call-before-us-tariff-deadline-on-malaysia/185903

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/07/31/anwar-trump-to-attend-asean-summit-in-malaysia/185907

https://www.asiaone.com/malaysia/trump-defers-announcement-tariff-rate-malaysian-goods-aug-1-will-attend-asean-summit-oct

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