Economic
Malaysia Well‑positioned To Face Economic Crisis If Global Trade War Breaks Out
Malaysia faces heightened risk of economic crisis if escalating US tariffs trigger a global trade war, despite strong domestic consumption and investment inflows.
Concerns are rising over a potential global trade war after the United States announced sweeping tariffs on 168 countries including Malaysia. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says Malaysia is well‑positioned to weather any resulting economic crisis owing to brisk consumption powered by the Rahmah cash‑transfer programme and robust foreign portfolio investment into the bond market. Nevertheless, the threat of a broader trade war and retaliatory tariffs could still disrupt exports, financial stability, and investor sentiment, posing a significant external economic risk to the country.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 16:49 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 16:49 UTC
- Source
- https://www.malaysiakini.com
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