It wasn't an easy negotiation to get Malaysia's tariffs with the United States down to 19% from 25% earlier, but Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz says final discussions swung the pendulum in Malaysia's favour at the last minute.

An interview with StarBiz 7 revealed that the Investment, Trade & Industry Minister and his team faced significant challenges, as they effectively negotiated with one hand tied behind their backs.

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