Kuala Lumpur, May 6 -- Malaysia is pushing forward tariff negotiations with the US, while implementing various policies to support local industries and strengthening efforts to seek new export markets.
The country is set to begin reciprocal tariff negotiations with the US on May 6, with the main objective of ensuring that no tariffs are imposed on the country, especially in key sectors, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
He said the negotiations will be held virtually, led by Deputy Secretary-General (trade) MITI, Mastura Ahmad Mustafa as Malaysia's chief negotiator, alongside the Assistant US Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Sarah Ellerman.
He noted that the i...