Oct 14, 2025
Malaysia warns removal of chip tariff exemption could hurt semiconductor exports
October 14, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — Malaysia warned that removing the U.S. tariff exemption on its semiconductor exports could weaken its competitiveness and strain supply chains, according to an economic outlook report released with the 2026 national budget. In August, the U.S. imposed a 19% tariff on goods imported from Malaysia, though semiconductors and several other key items remain temporarily…