Former Cabinet Minister Dullas Alahapperuma has written to U.S. President Donald Trump requesting a reduction in tariffs imposed on Sri Lankan imports to the United States, according to Ada Derana.
In the letter, Alahapperuma appealed for relief from the tariffs, stating that the measures have adversely affected Sri Lanka’s export sector. He urged the U.S. administration to consider reducing the tariff rates in order to ease the burden on Sri Lankan exporters.
The former minister’s request comes after the United States imposed tariffs on Sri Lankan goods as part of its broader trade policy. Alahapperuma emphasized the importance of maintaining fair trade relations between the two countries and highlighted Sri Lanka’s long-standing economic ties with the United States.
He also noted that Sri Lanka is a developing country and said trade concessions would help support its economy and export industries.
The letter adds to ongoing discussions in Sri Lanka over the impact of U.S. trade measures on local exporters and the broader economy. (Newswire)