#US Tariffs
US trade war carries risks for many APAC sovereign ratings, including Sri Lanka – Fitch
Increases in US tariffs will weigh on the credit metrics of many sovereigns in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and risks will rise if higher...
ADB warns US tariffs could derail Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that Sri Lanka’s economic stability could be seriously threatened if the United States proceeds with a...
US took its decision; We should take ours – Handunnetti
The United States takes its own political decisions, whereas we should take ours on behalf of our people, said industries minister Sunil Handunnetti....
BOI initiates industry dialogue on reciprocal US tariffs and the way forward
Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) Arjuna Hearth has invited all top 50 exporters of the BOI in key industries to open...
Made in Sri Lanka, taxed in America, and failed by the IMF
By Taniya Silvapulle On 2 April 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, imposing trade measures on partners across the...
Trump’s tariffs could intensify Sri Lanka’s debt crisis
By Shiran Illanperuma On Thursday, April 3, Sri Lankans woke up to the alarming news that the United States, the country’s single largest...
Govt was warned of a possible economic fallout from US tariffs, says Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of failing to heed warnings from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) months ago regarding potential...
Over 50 countries seek US trade talks after tariffs: Trump officials
More than 50 countries have directly contacted the White House to initiate trade talks following US President Donald Trump’s imposition of wide-ranging punitive...
