ISDS Case Map
Malaysia
When the Trump administration imposed so-called "reciprocal," country-specific tariff rates in April 2025, it made clear that the measures were intended not only to protect US industry but also as negotiating leverage to extract bilateral concessions.
Taiwan is urging Malaysia to update their 31-year-old Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) to better reflect the modern global landscape and supply chain shifts. To attract high-end technology and foster a comprehensive industrial ecosystem, Taiwan is calling for higher-level government engagement to address comprehensive issues like labor and technology transfer.
The European Union (EU) wants to expedite negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia to make its energy supply chain more resilient amidst the West Asia crisis.
Malaysia and the European Union are now in the final stage of signing a Free Trade Agreement as well as finalising a comprehensive partnership aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and bilateral relations.
The fourth round of the Malaysia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) negotiations will be hosted by Malaysia in June 2026, building on significant progress made in previous rounds on trade, investment, and sustainability standards.
After two days of confusing statements, Malaysia confirmed that its agreement on reciprocal trade with Washington is "null and void" and no longer applies in the wake of the US Supreme Court striking down President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs.
The US$240 billion deal isn’t ‘null and void’ yet, says the trade minister, as Malaysia waits for Washington to submit updated terms.
With mega trade agreements proving painfully slow, Brussels is warming to mini-deals.
Malaysia may seek legal advice on the Reciprocal Trade Agreement as Washington’s use of emergency powers is ruled unconstitutional.
Malaysia's government plans to do a cost-benefit analysis of its controversial trade agreement with the US, while warning lawmakers they should keep the accord despite concerns it may hurt the country.
