Industry players warn that the greatest damage may come not from the tariff itself, but from the deepening uncertainty over trade terms. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s export sector is showing early signs of strain ahead of a 25 per cent United States tariff set to take effect on Aug 1, as manufacturers report dwindling orders and growing buyer hesitation. The US last week raised the tariff rate on Malaysia by one percentage point from 24 per cent. While the increase may appear marginal, industry