Trump plans 100% tariffs on chips but spares companies ‘building in US’
2025-08-07
Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on foreign computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos,Continue Reading
EDB addresses impact of 20% US tariffs with Industry Leaders
2025-08-06
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) today held a discussion with high-level government officials and numerous export sector representativesContinue Reading
Exporters Association of Sri Lanka welcomes US tariff reduction
2025-08-01
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka says it welcomes and commends the significant progress achieved in the trade negotiations betweenContinue Reading
US tariffs : UNP urges Govt to reveal Trade & Security deal
2025-08-01
The United National Party (UNP) has called on the government to make a clear statement on the ‘meaningful trade andContinue Reading
US tariff reduction : Sajith applauds, wants to push for 15%
2025-08-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has applauded the revised and reduced 20% reciprocal tariff rate on Sri Lanka imposed by theContinue Reading
“Our Friend” But…: Trump Declares 25% Tariffs Plus Penalty On India
2025-07-30
Imports from India will now face a 25% tariff, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, his latest trade-war declaration inContinue Reading
The US and EU agree on 15% trade tariffs
2025-07-28
The United States and the European Union have reached a wide-ranging trade agreement, averting a full-blown transatlantic trade war daysContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes U.S. crude imports to reduce 30% U.S. tariff
2025-07-21
Sri Lanka is considering the inclusion of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in its oil procurement tenders asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, US in talks over 0% tariffs on key exports : Deputy Minister
2025-07-17
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says the United States has offered 0% tariff on certain exports fromContinue Reading
Trump to release new tariff letters targeting ‘minimum of 7 countries’
2025-07-09
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will unveil a new round of trade-related correspondence on Wednesday, targeting atContinue Reading
Trump says countries aligning with BRICS policies will face additional 10% tariff
2025-07-07
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that an additional 10% tariff will be charged to countries “aligning themselves with the anti-AmericanContinue Reading
Harsha questions Govt on US tariff deal ahead of deadline
2025-07-04
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has questioned the government on the progress regarding the US tariff deal, as Sri LankaContinue Reading
US Tariffs : Trump says letters going out to countries on Friday
2025-07-04
US President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they willContinue Reading
SL only Asian nation in US tariff talks : Minister
2025-06-30
Sri Lanka is the only Asian nation engaged in bilateral talks with the United States over global tariffs, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Electricity tariffs increased by 15% – PUCSL
2025-06-11
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that electricity tariffs have been increased by 15% with effectContinue Reading
US, China to slash tariffs for 90 days
2025-05-12
The United States and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs in the next 90 days, top US officials said on Monday. The moveContinue Reading
President Trump imposes a 100% tariff on non-US movies
2025-05-05
President Trump said he would impose a 100 percent tariff on movies “produced” outside the United States, proclaiming in aContinue Reading
Talks on US Tariffs : Update from Govt Spokesperson
2025-04-29
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says discussions with the United States Government on the trade tariffs announced by the DonaldContinue Reading