{
  "id": 4788307,
  "title": "US excess capacity probe results expected in three to four weeks, says Johari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-excess-capacity-probe-results-expected-in-three-to-four-weeks-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T04:23:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1523314/us-excess-capacity-probe-results-expected-three-four-weeks-says-johari"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United States authorities are anticipated to release the outcomes of their probe into Malaysia's excess capacity situation within a timeframe of three to four weeks, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Johari disclosed that Malaysia is actively collaborating with US authorities to define excess capacity, with the investigation nearing completion. He expressed Malaysia's stance that it does not possess excess capacity, despite the US definition encompassing capacity from third countries as well. The US has informed Malaysia that the investigation process will span approximately three to four weeks, followed by legal scrutiny before an official announcement. Currently, Malaysia maintains its current tariff rate, which is 10% under Section 301 of the Trade Act 1974, affecting 17 economies, including Malaysia.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The United States is expected to announce the findings of its investigation into excess capacity involving Malaysia in three to four weeks, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Johari Ghani: US forced labour issue resolved, excess capacity still pending",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/johari-ghani-us-forced-labour-issue-resolved-excess-capacity-still",
        "published": "2026-09-01T04:25:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}