PM Anwar: US Tariff Pause Offers Temporary Relief for Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the 90-day pause of US tariffs on 75 countries, including Malaysia, has offered temporary relief for the country.

“Malaysia is involved, but this is a temporary relief,” he told reporters briefly when asked about the development here Thursday.

On April 2, President Donald Trump announced a series of 'reciprocal tariffs' on imports from around 90 countries that exceeded the standard 10 per cent duty imposed on all imports into the United States.

The move sharply raised tariffs on several of Washington’s key trading partners, including Malaysia, which faced a 24 per cent levy.

However, Trump on Wednesday reportedly announced a 90-day pause of the additional tariff to allow for negotiations with trade partners.

Global stock markets rallied following the announcement.

Washington will, however, maintain the 10 per cent base tariff on most countries, while increasing duties on Chinese imports to 125 per cent, effective immediately.

-- BERNAMA