#US Tariffs
Trump’s tariffs leave China’s neighbours with an impossible choice
When US President Donald Trump hit China with tariffs in his first term, Vietnamese entrepreneur Hao Le saw an opportunity. His company is...
Reciprocal tariffs should exclude vulnerable developing economies – UN trade body
Over the years, a rules-based global trading system has boosted international commerce and contributed to a gradual, steady decline in tariffs — a...
Sri Lanka will be in trouble even if US tariffs are reduced to 25%, warns Ranil
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face a serious economic crisis due to newly proposed reciprocal tariffs by the...
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...
