KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The ringgit traded in a narrow range against the United States (US) dollar on Monday amid cautious sentiment in the currency market ahead of US-China trade talks set to take place later today.

SHANGHAI, June 9 — United States (US) and Chinese officials traded barbs at a celebration held by a US business chamber in Shanghai on Friday (June 6), as the chamber appealed to both countries to provide more certainty to American businesses operating in China.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 8 — When Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a RM1.5 billion relief package for local exporters on Monday, as part of a broader response to sweeping United States tariffs, it marked clear acknowledgment by the government of the gravity of the...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Malaysia will continue to raise the issue of Gaza and Palestine while continuing to prioritise national interests, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strongly believes trading countries should use the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as a platform to resolve trade issues and problems, including tariffs.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called Asean a beacon of hope for global trade amid rising protectionism, warning that sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States risk undermining decades of economic cooperation and...

WASHINGTON, April 6 — More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to start trade talks, a top economic adviser to US President Donald Trump said today as US officials sought to defend sweeping new tariffs that have unleashed global turmoil.

WASHINGTON, April 3 — United States President Donald Trump yesterday unveiled a 10 per cent minimum tariff on most goods imported by the US, with much higher duties on products from dozens of countries, kicking into high gear a global trade war that threatens to drive up inflation and stall US and worldwide economic growth.

BANGKOK, April 2 — Thailand could suffer a US$7 billion (RM31.1 billion) to US$8 billion hit from potential United States tariffs if the US administration were to even up levies between the two countries, but it has a strategy for trade negotiations, senior officials said today.

BEIJING, April 1 — China, Japan and South Korea have agreed to jointly respond to United States tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said yesterday, an assertion that Seoul called “somewhat exaggerated”.

WASHINGTON, March 27 — United States President Donald Trump yesterday unveiled a 25 per cent tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week, widening the global trade war he kicked off upon regaining the White House this year in a move auto industry experts expect will drive up prices and stymie production.

BEIJING/CHICAGO, March 18 — Beijing has renewed registrations that allow hundreds of US pork and poultry facilities to export to China, industry groups said yesterday, after lapses threatened shipments to the world’s largest meat importer.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment.

WASHINGTON, March 13 — Donald Trump yesterday threatened to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on European Union goods, as major US trading partners said they would retaliate for trade barriers already erected by the US president.

WASHINGTON, Mar 4 — United States President Donald Trump said 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada will take effect today, stoking fears of a trade war in North America and sending financial markets reeling.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Feb 13 — Malaysia aims to leverage the United States’ new tariff policies by enhancing high-value products and strengthening the labour force to sustain long-term economic competitiveness, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He said under US President Donald...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Malaysia is on track to meet its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target despite risks posed by tariff wars, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

BEIJING, Feb 4 — China today announced a wide range of measures targeting United States businesses including Google, farm equipment makers and fashion brand Calvin Klein’s owner, minutes after additional US tariffs on Chinese goods took effect.

GENEVA/DAVOS, Jan 23 — World Trade Organisation (WTO) director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said today that any tit-for-tat trade wars prompted by United States President Donald Trump’s tariff threats would have catastrophic consequences for global growth, urging states to refrain from retaliation.

TOKYO, Dec 6 — President-elect Donald Trump in late November pledged tariffs on the United States' three largest trading partners — Canada, Mexico and China — detailing how he will implement campaign promises that could trigger trade wars.