Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Amid Trade Tensions.Following tax-related announcements by US President Donald Trump, the ringgit strengthened against the US dollar on Tuesday. As of 8:03 AM, it stood at 4.2165/2490 compared to 4.2530/2605 last Friday. Analysts attribute the rise to a weakening dollar amid ongoing US-China trade tensions and concerns over new tariffs.