Coin World News reported that on July 8 (UTC+8), the White House sent a letter to the leaders of Malaysia and South Africa, announcing the imposition of a 30% tariff on South African goods and a 25% tariff on goods from Malaysia and Kazakhstan starting August 1, 2025. The letter pointed out that this move aims to address the long-standing trade deficit and the imbalances caused by local tariffs and non-tariff barriers. The United States emphasized that if the relevant countries raise their tariffs, the U.S. will also correspondingly increase to higher rates. This policy is seen as an important measure taken by the U.S. to protect its own economy and national security.