Malaysia is assessing the impact of a US Supreme Court decision and a new 10% tariff announced by President Donald Trump on its trade.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is studying the implications of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling and a new tariff announced by President Donald Trump.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said Putrajaya is reviewing these legal and policy developments from Washington.
Media reports stated the Supreme Court struck down most of Trump’s earlier tariff measures on February 20. The court ruled he lacked the legal authority to impose broad unilateral tariffs.
Johari noted Malaysia has signed but not yet ratified the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the US. He added that Washington retains other legal avenues to impose trade measures, including unilateral tariffs.
The minister also referred to Trump’s announcement of a temporary 10% tariff. Malaysia is studying its scope and potential impact on bilateral trade.
“At this stage, we are awaiting further clarity on how these measures will be implemented and whether additional adjustments will follow,” Johari said in a statement.
The United States is a key trading partner for Malaysia. Total trade between the two countries reached around RM367 billion in 2025.
This included RM233 billion in Malaysian exports to the United States.
Johari reiterated Malaysia’s commitment to open and rules-based trade. He said the government would safeguard the interests of exporters, investors and workers nationwide.
