KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) has initiated investigations into the acts, policies, and practices of 15 economies, including Malaysia and the European Union (EU), under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. "The economies subject to these investigations are China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India," he said. Upon initiation of an investigation, the USTR must seek consultations with the economies whose acts, policies, or practices are under investigation. Greer has requested consultations with the governments of the following economies -- China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India. A docket for comments regarding the investigations will open on March 17, 2026.

Source: thestar March 12, 2026 12:11 UTC