The National Resilience College welcomed former Minister of Economic Affairs Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed for a compelling session entitled “Trump-era US Tariff on Malaysian Export: Economic Challenges and Policy Implications for Malaysia.” Drawing on his ministerial experience, Dato’ Sri Mustapa unpacked how shifting U.S. trade policies affect key Malaysian sectors, stressed the urgency of market diversification, and outlined pragmatic policy levers to safeguard jobs, supply chains, and national competitiveness. The discussion offered timely insights for strategists and industry leaders alike as Malaysia navigates an increasingly complex global geo-economic landscape.