Trump Tariffs Void U.S.-Malaysia Trade Pact After Court Ruling Says Malaysian Officials

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On March 16 at noon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian officials confirmed that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between Malaysia and the United States is no longer valid following a Supreme Court decision upholding Trump's tariffs. Investment Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani stated there are now "no official letters" from Washington because US President Donald J.

Key Points

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The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Malaysia is no longer valid following a Supreme Court decision regarding Trump tariffs.
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Malaysia's Investment Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed that there are currently no official letters from US authorities to replace or update this agreement.

Developments

March 16 The United States has issued no official statement following the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade's status change.

Mar 15, 08:43 (approx) Malaysia cancels tariffs and considers its trade agreement with the US as not in effect after a Supreme Court ruling against Trump-era taxes. Investment Minister Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed that no official letter from Washington exists to validate or invalidate it.

Mar 15, 07:43 (approx) Malaysia and the United States have determined their trade agreement follows new tariff rates after a Supreme Court ruling declared ART invalid. Johari Abdul Ghani stated that no official letter from Washington exists to validate or invalidate it.

Mar 15, 07:43 (approx) The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between Malaysia and the US is void following a Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs. Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed that no official letter from Washington exists to validate or invalidate it.

Mar 15, 07:43 (approx) [UPDATED] The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between Malaysia and the US is invalid after a court ruling; Investment Minister Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed this status. No official letter from Washington exists to validate or invalidate it.

Perspectives

There is no official letter from the United States following this development.

— (Kosmo.com.my)

Malaysia has decided to cancel tariffs and considers that trade agreements with America are not in force after a US Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariff policy, which means there will be free movement of goods between both countries without additional fees or taxes imposed by the American government.

— (Mediaindonesia)

Malaysia has agreed to set tariffs according to new rates following court rulings that invalidated previous agreements with America and other nations due to Trump's tariff policies, leading Malaysia to reconsider its trade arrangements based on these updated legal frameworks rather than maintaining the old ART agreement.

— (Bharian.com.my)

The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US is no longer valid after a Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs was issued, according to Investment Minister Johari Abdul Ghani who confirmed that this trade arrangement became inapplicable following said court decision.

— (Malaymail)

The ART agreement with America has been declared invalid by Malaysia's government due to the US Supreme Court opposing President Donald Trump and his tariff policies, resulting from a legal challenge filed against these measures which led Johari Abdul Ghani as Investment Minister of Malaya State Council in Kuala Lumpur on March 15th.

— (Nst.com.my)

Tiada surat rasmi dari AS susulan ART tidak lagi terpakai

Kosmo.com.my NUR ALWANI ZAFIRAH KHAIRUL 1d ago

Tarif Dibatalkan, Malaysia Anggap Perjanjian Perdagangan dengan AS tidak Berlaku

Mediaindonesia Irvan Sihombing 1d ago

Malaysia-AS tentukan perjanjian ikut kadar tarif baharu

Bharian.com.my Mohd Nasaruddin Parzi 2d ago

Perjanjian ART Malaysia-AS tidak sah selepas keputusan mahkamah - Johari

Bharian.com.my Mohd Nasaruddin Parzi 2d ago

Johari: US-Malaysia ART now void after Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs

Malaymail Malay Mail 2d ago

Malaysia's Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States is now null and void following a Supreme Court ruling against broad tariff measures. Consequently, Washington has shifted its enforcement strategy toward scrutinizing foreign practices under Section 301 for issues like dumping or forced labor that could lead to higher tariffs affecting key Malaysian export sectors valued at approximately RM233 billion in 2025.