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US semiconductor tariffs may weigh on Malaysia’s export-driven industries

The US’ recent announcement of a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, including Nvidia’s H200 and AMD’s MI325X, could have implications for Malaysia’s semiconductor sector, though experts suggest immediate effects may be limited. The tariffs, justified by the White House on national security grounds, aim to incentivize domestic chip production and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers such as Taiwan.