Joint Statement on United States-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

Key Points

• American farmers and factories get easier access to Malaysia. Cars, machines, dairy, rice, and more face fewer hurdles. New business deals for planes, chips, and energy could support jobs across the country.
• Some Malaysian goods will face the same 19% U.S. tariff as before, while select items get a zero tariff. This helps keep many import prices steady, with some products possibly getting cheaper.
• Digital trade gets smoother. Malaysia will not slap special taxes on U.S. online services, will allow data to move for business, and will lift limits on U.S. programs, which could mean more streaming and cloud options.
• Supplies of key minerals used in phones, cars, and defense gear get protected. Malaysia promises no export bans or quotas and faster growth with U.S. partners, helping avoid shortages and price spikes.
• Stronger rules target forced labor, fake goods, and harm to forests and oceans. This aims to make trade fairer and protect workers, consumers, and nature.