Malaysia will now face a 19% tariff on exports to the United States, down from the previous 25%, under a new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump.
The revised tariff structure will come into effect in seven days and applies to goods entering the US for consumption, with limited exceptions for shipments already en route.
Signed on July 31, 2025, the order amends Executive Order 14257 and imposes revised ad valorem duties on multiple trade partners, including all major ASEAN nations.
Under the updated tariff list, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia each face a 19% rate. Vietnam faces a 20% tariff, while Brunei is subject to 25%. Laos and Myanmar are hit with the highest rate of 40%.
Notably, Singapore is not included in the latest round of adjustments.
US Tariff on ASEAN (Latest round of adjustments) :
- Malaysia 19%
- Brunei 25%
- Cambodia 19%
- Indonesia 19%
- Laos 40%
- Myanmar 40%
- Philippines 19%
- Thailand 19%
- Vietnam 20%
