Kuala lumpur: Malaysia is currently evaluating the impact of a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States and a newly introduced tariff by President Donald Trump. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani stated that the Malaysian government is closely monitoring the developments following the US court's decision delivered on February 20.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, recent reports indicate that the Supreme Court overturned the majority of Trump's previous tariff measures, citing a lack of legal authority for the president to impose broad unilateral tariffs. As Malaysia has signed, but not yet ratified, the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), Minister Johari noted that Washington still possesses other legal mechanisms to enforce trade measures, including unilateral tariffs.

Minister Johari also addressed Trump's recent announcement of a temporary 10 percent tariff, emphasizing that Malaysia is currently assessing the scope and potential effects of this measure. "At this stage, we are awaiting further clarity on how these measures will be implemented and whether additional adjustments will follow," he stated in an official release.

The United States is a significant trading partner for Malaysia, with a gross domestic product of approximately US$31 trillion. In 2025, trade between the two nations amounted to nearly RM367 billion, with Malaysian exports accounting for RM233 billion of that total. Johari reaffirmed Malaysia's dedication to open, rules-based trade and assured that the government will continue to protect the interests of exporters, investors, and workers across the country.