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
India hits back at Trump’s accusation
2025-08-05
India has hit back at criticism by the United States and the European Union for engaging in trade with Russia,Continue 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 Ambassador commends Customs $1.6 Mn narcotics nab
2025-08-01
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung praised Sri Lanka Customs officers for two major narcotics seizures with an estimatedContinue 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
US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan goods to 20%
2025-08-01
In a significant development for Sri Lankan exporters, the United States has officially confirmed that Sri Lanka’s reciprocal tariff rateContinue Reading
Pakistan trade deal : Trump says ‘maybe they’ll sell oil to India’
2025-07-31
Pakistan has signed a trade agreement with the United States on Thursday, July 31, Reuters reported, citing the Pakistan Government.Continue 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 & U.S. hold talks on continued cooperation in defence initiatives
2025-07-22
A discussion between Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Defence Attaché of the United StatesContinue 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
Tariffs : Sri Lanka in talks with US Trade Office today
2025-07-18
The Ministry of Finance says continuous discussions have been scheduled with the United States on the possible reduction in theContinue Reading
US designates group behind India’s Pahalgam attack
2025-07-18
The US Department of State on Thursday designated The Resistance Front (TRF), the group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terrorContinue Reading
US must uphold OCC role in Sri Lanka tariff negotiations : Ranil
2025-07-17
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka must remind the United States of its obligations as a member of theContinue 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 reduces Indonesia’s tariff further after deal
2025-07-16
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States has reached a trade agreement with Indonesia after speaking with the country’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka aiming to further reduce US tariffs
2025-07-11
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says Sri Lanka intends to continue discussions with the US authorities untilContinue Reading