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Sri Lanka’s rubber exporters seek tariff relief to compete in US market

Ahead of the August 1 deadline for further negotiations on the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the Sri Lankan rubber exporters said...

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U.S. tariff delivers major blow to Sri Lanka’s coconut exports

Sri Lanka’s coconut exporters have raised serious concerns over a 30 percent tariff imposed by the United States, warning that the move could...

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Leverage ISB debt resettlement to ease U.S. tariffs – Ranil

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on the government to use Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring programme, particularly concerning international sovereign bonds (ISBs), as...

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Deputy Minister says US offers 0% duty on 70–80% of Sri Lankan exports

The United States has offered to accept 70 to 80% of products exported from Sri Lanka without imposing any tariffs, Deputy Minister of...

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Sri Lanka eyes major trade shift to secure US tariff concessions

The Sri Lankan government is preparing a sweeping package of economic concessions aimed at securing vital tariff relief from the United States, raising...

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US tariff leaves Sri Lankan seafood at a competitive disadvantage

The Seafood Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (SEASL) has raised serious concerns over the recent reduction in US import tariffs on Sri Lankan...

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US tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India

India could pose stiff competition to Sri Lanka and the Philippines for nearly a fifth of their exports to the United States as...

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Sri Lanka’s apparel industry alarmed by US tariff of 30%, hopes for cut

Distress is in store for Sri Lanka’s garments sector if the island nation is unable to clinch a tariff lower than the 30%...