The Plantation and Commodities Ministry is stepping up engagement with industry players to explore alternative markets following the United States' imposition of tariffs on selected Malaysian rubber products.
Higher US tariffs won’t derail the euro-area economy, which is on the brink of a recovery, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said.
Hyundai Motor Group will increase its investment in the US to US$26 billion (RM109.27 billion) through 2028, as it seeks to expand autos, steel and robotics production, underscoring the South Korean conglomerate’s deepening economic ties with Washington.
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs and export restrictions on advanced technology and semiconductors in retaliation against other nations’ digital services taxes that hit American technology companies.
Indian exporters are bracing for disruptions after a US Homeland Security notification confirmed Washington will impose an additional 25% tariff on all Indian-origin goods from Wednesday, ramping up trade pressure on the Asian nation.
Japan’s immigration agency plans to tighten the rules for granting business manager visas as the programme has increased in popularity.