Malaysia: United States and Malaysia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions

On 26 October 2025, the United States and Malaysia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade prohibiting the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions, committing both parties to support an international moratorium on such duties. The agreement affirms the right to impose compatible internal taxes or charges on electronic transmissions, provided they align with existing Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) Global Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) agreements.