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Malaysia: Government announces certain commitments agreed upon within trade negotiations with the US (August 2025)

Announcement

04 Aug 2025

In August 2025, the Government of Malaysia announced certain commitments agreed upon within trade negotiations with the US. It includes the elimination of import tariffs on 98% of US goods, specific tax concessions, among others.

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Number of interventions

5

0 certainly harmful

5 likely harmful

0 liberalising

List of interventions

Implementation date

No implementation date

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Clarification: 03 Nov 2025
Financial assistance in foreign market
On 26 October 2025, Malaysia signed an “Agreement on Reciprocal Trade” with the US. Although Malaysia has confirmed the signing of the Agreement, the content of Malaysia's commitments has been confirm...
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Clarification: 03 Nov 2025
FDI: Entry and ownership rule
On 26 October 2025, Malaysia signed an “Agreement on Reciprocal Trade” with the US. Although Malaysia has confirmed the signing of the Agreement, the content of Malaysia's commitments has been confirm...
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Clarification: 03 Nov 2025
Import-related non-tariff measure, nes
On 4 August 2025, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia announced certain commitments agreed upon within trade negotiations with the United States. Malaysia has agreed to annual c...
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Clarification: 03 Nov 2025
Internal taxation of imports
On 4 August 2025, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia announced certain commitments agreed upon within trade negotiations with the United States. Malaysia has agreed to reduce s...
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Clarification: 03 Nov 2025
Import tariff
On 4 August 2025, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia announced certain commitments agreed upon within trade negotiations with the United States. Malaysia has agreed to reduce o...
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