#US Tariffs
US pushes countries for best offers by Wednesday as tariff deadline looms
The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple...
Sri Lanka to be hit harder than India by US metal tariffs
Developing economies such as Sri Lanka, Brazil, Thailand and Vietnam are likely to bear the brunt of additional US tariffs on steel and...
Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules
US President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes for now, an appeals court has said, a day after a trade ruling found...
US court blocks most Trump tariffs, says president exceeded his authority
A U.S. trade court blocked President Donald Trump’s tariffs from going into effect in a sweeping ruling on Wednesday that found the president...
Around 10% reduction on orders on US tariffs uncertainty
While tariff negotiations between Sri Lanka and the US are ongoing till the 90-day grace period expires on July 8, Sri Lanka’s apparel...
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25%...
Trump’s trade tariffs pose hidden threats to Sri Lankan economy
While U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war primarily targeted global economic heavyweights like China and the European Union, its ripple effects are being...
CBSL downplays risk of harsh US tariffs
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has said that a potential 44% reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan...
