Ultimately, UOB said the final tariff structure imposed on Malaysia will hinge on negotiations between Malaysia and the US, as well as proactive strategies by the Malaysian government and businesses to navigate trade restrictions. “While Trump has teased that some countries will receive tariff breaks, he has four years through 2028 to achieve his economic agenda. In other words, the uncertainty surrounding the global trade and tariff policies will prolong as Trump could expand the tariff list or widen the tariff rates whenever necessary to expedite his reshoring and fair-trade goals,” UOB said. Trump’s second-term trade strategy is now seen to be more aggressive, with affected countries such as China and Canada likely to implement swift countermeasures. “At this juncture, the escalation is still seen as manageable, with scope for negotiations and deal ability. However, as tariffs are at front and centre of Trump’s economic agenda for strategic reasons to raise tariff revenue and reshore and revitalise US manufacturing, we do not think all tariffs can be negotiated away,” UOB said.  (ICE KUALA LUMPUR)

Fonte notizia: 16 aprile 2025, Kuala Lumpur