Kuala Lampur, June 4 -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 - The current 10 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Malaysian exports is only a temporary measure and will expire after 150 days, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

According to the New Straits Times (NST), Johari said a new tariff structure would be determined after ongoing discussions between Malaysia and the US are concluded.

He said Malaysia's exposure in the negotiations centres mainly on market access capacity and forced labour concerns, while environmental and state subsidy issues do not apply to the country.

"Malaysia does not practise forced labour, but the issue arises from goods imported from third countries where we do not hav...