Sri Lanka President holds talks with U.S. trade representative on tariff reductions
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on July 26, 2025 - 9:17 am
A virtual discussion was held yesterday evening (July 25) between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, focusing on reducing trade tariffs proposed to be imposed on Sri Lankan exports.
The main objective of the meeting was to ease tariff barriers and strengthen trade and investment ties between Sri Lanka and the United States.
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma and officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) also participated in the discussion.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign April 29, 2026
- Travel bans imposed on five officials over USD 2.5 Million Treasury fraud case April 29, 2026
- Sri lanka President says monks’ drug arrest shows national drug disaster April 29, 2026
- Godage Publishers founder Sirisumana Godage passes away at 90 April 29, 2026
- “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk concludes in Colombo with President’s participation April 28, 2026