Kuala Lampur, April 26 -- I just returned from a trip to Washington DC. I believe the Miti team had productive engagement sessions on April 24 with the US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick and the US Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer.

Malaysia stands ready to continue collaborating with the United States (US) regarding President Trump's reciprocal tariffs, and we remain open to negotiations in four key areas: reducing the trade deficit; addressing non-tariff barriers; strengthening technological safeguards and security; and exploring a potential bilateral trade agreement.

Several days ago, on April 21 to 22, Miti collaborated with the state of Johor and Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) - as well as othe...