Fate of US-Malaysia trade pact rests on Washington’s next move

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Joseph SipalanMarch 17, 2026 at 05:40 AM

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Malaysia is awaiting updated terms from the United States regarding their "Agreement on Reciprocal Trade" after initial uncertainty surrounding the deal's status. The Malaysian Trade Minister initially declared the agreement "null and void" following a US Supreme Court ruling, but later retracted the statement. Negotiations were intended to last five months after the agreement was signed in October. However, the US launched investigations into alleged unfair trade practices by numerous countries, including Malaysia, which has complicated the process. Malaysia will review the US findings and proposed conditions before deciding on its next steps concerning the trade pact.

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Berita Harian 30% US Supreme Court 40% Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry 50% Agreement on Reciprocal Trade 60% Washington ×370% United States ×380% Johari Abdul Ghani ×685% Malaysia ×690%

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Malaysia

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