President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.

Earlier this year in April, Trump announced the “Liberation Day tariffs”, which included a 24% tariff on Malaysian exports as part of a broader global plan targeting roughly 49 more countries. He then paused it for 90 days to allow for negotiations.

US President Donald Trump ramped back up his tariff plans with an eye on copper and Canada, deflating hopes that the administration was dialing back its initial Liberation Day levies first announced in April.

Trump's top trade negotiators have pushed deadlines and sent tariff letters after failing to reach Trump's 90 trade deals in 90 days target.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia has pledged to continue engaging the United States in pursuit of a fair and balanced trade agreement following the surprise announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on Malaysian goods.

Marco Rubio meets with Russian foreign minister amid tensions over Ukraine and Trump releases tariff letters to trading partners.

President Trump has told roughly two dozen countries that they will face tariffs of at least 20 percent on ... Trump Tariff Letters: See the ... Malaysia, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Laos, Myanmar ...

The US is still Malaysia’s third-largest buyer for chip exports. The Southeast Asia nation is also responsible for packaging nearly 10% of the world’s semiconductors, and around 40% of its exports are electrical and electronic products. In 2024, the country sold over 575.45 billion ringgit-worth of semiconductors, equal to about $135 billion.