Malaysia Seeks Answers from US Over Plan for 100 pct Chip Tariff
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has sought clarification from the United States over a proposed 100 per cent tariff on imported semiconductor chips, warning that the move risks harming one of the country’s most critical export sectors.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the government has contacted the US Trade Representative and Department of Commerce this morning to obtain an official statement.
