US tariffs on China to lend a hand to Malaysia’s glove makers

Top Glove jumped as much as 32 per cent, the most ever, while Hartalega Holdings Bhd rallied by the 30 per cent limit. The gains come a day after Thailand peers spiked, as analysts point out that Southeast Asian producers will be the main beneficiaries. Malaysia’s market was closed for a holiday on Monday.

US tariffs on Chinese medical gloves will rise to 50 per cent in 2025 and 100 per cent in 2026, Citi analysts wrote in a report. That’s up from a 25 per cent hike proposed in May, which was to take effect in 2026.