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Malaysia Invalidates U.S. Trade Deal After Supreme Court Ruling

3/16/2026

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Malaysia declares its trade deal with the United States invalid after a Supreme Court ruling deeming U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs illegal.
Trade Minister Johari says tariffs should be narrowly targeted, not broadly applied, and notes electronics, oil, palm oil, and rubber exports could face a Section 301 review.
He emphasizes compliance with labor and environmental standards for Malaysian exporters.
The White House has not yet commented.

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Malaysia declares its trade deal with the United States invalid after a Supreme Court ruling deeming U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs illegal.
Trade Minister Johari says tariffs should be narrowly targeted, not broadly applied, and notes electronics, oil, palm oil, and rubber exports could face a Section 301 review.
He emphasizes compliance with labor and environmental standards for Malaysian exporters.
The White House has not yet commented.