(1 Aug 2025)
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1 August 2025
1. Wide of Zafrul Aziz, Malaysian Minister of Trade, Investment and Industry, arriving at press conference
2. SOUNDBITE (Malay) Zafrul Aziz, Malaysian Minister of Trade, Investment and Industry:
“This 19% rate, if we look at it, is consistent with other countries especially our neighbors for example the Philippines. Indonesia got 19% as well as Thailand and Cambodia.”
3. Wide of Zafrul during press conference
4. SOUNDBITE (Malay) Zafrul Aziz, Malaysian Minister of Trade, Investment and Industry:
“We want to make sure that whatever is related to our main principles are not compromised, especially in terms of national sovereignty.”
5. Various of Zafrul at end of press conference
STORYLINE:
Malaysia’s Trade Ministry said Friday that negotiations between the country and the U.S. on reducing proposed tariff rates to 19% was a “significant achievement” as the deal was struck without compromising key national interests.
Speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpa, Zafrul Aziz, said Malaysia would not sacrifice its “national sovereignty” in a tariff war with the U.S. and highlighted that the rate of 19% is equal to other countries in the region, like Thailand and Indonesia.
In a statement, the ministry said, “Malaysia had stood firm on various ‘red line’ items, and the 19% tariff rate was achieved without compromising the nation’s sovereign right to implement key policies to support the nation’s socio-economic stability and growth.”
Trump issued an executive order Thursday night that would introduce new tariffs on many of the U.S.’ trade partners.
Trump’s order came after a flurry of tariff-related activity in recent days as the White House announced agreements with various nations and blocs before a deadline set by the president for August 1.
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