# Ringgit ends higher against US dollar amid tariff, US-Iran deal uncertainty | The Star

> The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar at 3.8865/8925 on Feb 26, 2026. USTR Jamieson Greer reportedly said US tariffs on some countries will rise to 15% or more from 10%, without naming partners. US and Iranian officials were also holding indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.

- Date: 2026-02-26 · published 2026-02-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20884-ringgit-ends-higher-against-us-dollar-amid-tariff-us-iran-deal-uncertainty-the
- Commodities: [Malaysian Ringgit (MYR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDMYR.md)

## Why it matters

Higher US tariffs and uncertainty over the Iran talks shift risk sentiment and the dollar, which affects the cost of Malaysian and other Asian currency-denominated trade. For feed buyers, a firmer ringgit makes palm-oil and other Malaysian-linked import costs slightly cheaper.

## Read by commodity

- USDMYR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- thestar.com.my: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/26/ringgit-ends-higher-against-us-dollar-amid-tariff-us-iran-deal-uncertainty?gsid=44083fb3-7d37-4d98-bae7-2e7f026b129b

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