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China president will be in town from tomorrow for a three-day state visit.

Country responding to Trump's tariffs with strategic patience, consistent policy, and principled leadership.

Agreement includes trade, investment, intellectual property, capacity building.

125pct rate comes on top of 20pct fentanyl-related tariff previously imposed.

Chinese firms, in navigating Trump's tariffs, can redirect supply chains, production processes.

PM cites existing tariff conundrum as an example.

It recommends targeted sector-specific relief, particularly for rubber products, industrial machinery, among others.

This includes seeking out new growth initiatives, says Gan.

PM responds to Trump's announcement of 90-day halt.

We may benefit from trade diversion activity, it adds.

Reckless tariffs not a real threat to global trade.

UPDATED 2.19PM | Miti establishing task force to engage with industries and exporters.

UPDATED 3PM | Anwar asserts basis, methods behind rate determination 'very weak and questionable.'

Experts say the tariffs are legally unjustified under claimed emergency powers.

Think tank warns against knee-jerk reactions, calls to explore new markets.

Trump's tariffs fuel trade fragmentation, counterbalance to Western protectionism needed.

Don't make things difficult for our consumers.

Gan says households, businesses must prepare for rough waters.

It is to ensure supply chain risks are mitigated, group says.

Dismay abounds over Washington's 'America First' measure.

Aside from Heard and McDonald Islands, others affected include the sparsely populated Norfolk Island.

The Machang MP says the 24pct tariff can seriously affect M'sian exports.

UPDATED 3.58PM | While no official list yet, data indicates trade imbalance between US and M'sia.

By redirecting focus towards India, M'sia can tap into emerging growth markets.