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Malaysia and US Collaborate to Combat Tariff Fallout

5/21/2025

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Malaysia is actively engaging with the US to tackle the repercussions of Trump's tariffs, aiming to rectify trade imbalances and eliminate non-tariff barriers. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim champions support for small and medium enterprises, while the government introduces wage subsidies and relief measures to cushion the economy, all while upholding bumiputera policies and safeguarding key sectors.

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Story summary

Malaysia is actively engaging with the US to tackle the repercussions of Trump's tariffs, aiming to rectify trade imbalances and eliminate non-tariff barriers. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim champions support for small and medium enterprises, while the government introduces wage subsidies and relief measures to cushion the economy, all while upholding bumiputera policies and safeguarding key sectors.