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By Netty Idayu Ismail, Kok Leong Chan, and Anisah Shukry

October 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM UTC

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Malaysia said it is negotiating for chips to be spared from President Donald Trump’s tariffs as it prepares to close a trade agreement with the US on Sunday.