KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 - Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will travel to Washington, United States, to resume negotiations over tariffs imposed on Malaysian goods.
The Minister briefed the cabinet earlier today on the upcoming visit. He will meet with the US Trade Representative in Washington next week, following previous online discussions.
Zafrul is scheduled to meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, along with other US administration officials and investors. He will also engage with business chambers and interest groups, including the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce.
Earlier talks in April focused on finding constructive solutions to US concerns. Malaysia is ready to negotiate in areas including the trade deficit and non-tariff barriers.
US President Donald Trump announced tariff measures on April 2, affecting around 60 countries, including a 24 per cent levy on most Malaysian goods. The tariffs have been temporarily suspended for 90 days to allow for trade negotiations.