KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 6 -- Malaysia has sought clarification from the United States on a proposed 100% tariff on semiconductor chips manufactured in countries without US-based production facilities.

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz told Parliament today that the ministry had reached out to the US Trade Representative and Department of Commerce to understand the policy's implementation, The Edge reported.

Tengku Zafrul expressed hope that any changes in US trade policy, including exclusion criteria, would be communicated and negotiated early to preserve Malaysia's position as a strategic trading partner.

The move follows remarks yesterday by US President Donald Trump, who reportedly said that a 10...