Discussion with US will continue to secure additional concessions: President

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Colombo, July 12 (Daily Mirror)- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that the on-going dialogue with the United States will continue in order to secure additional concessions.

He said that as a result of recent discussions with the United States, the previously imposed reciprocal tariff rate was successfully reduced from 44% to 30%.

The President said that the objective of the government is to implement changes that will benefit the country's economy, businesses, the business community and the well-being of its citizens.

The President made these remarks while participating in a discussion held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat with all stakeholders in the export sector.

The meeting focused on the progress of discussions related to the new reciprocal tariff policy that the United States is expected to implement, the current situation and the economic challenges Sri Lanka may face in implementing this policy, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

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Ratnayake Sunday, 13 July 2025 05:39 AM

Recent discussions with US - Sweet dreams.

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My country Sunday, 13 July 2025 07:42 AM

"My country is beautiful. My country is small. My country has educated people. My country is in the Indian ocean. My people are good. My people are friendly. My country has an ageing population. So, you will reduce the tariff further, noh? Please, you will, noh?"

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A Supporter of Able Negotiators Sunday, 13 July 2025 12:53 PM

President AKD boasts that as a result of good negotiations, Sri Lanka was able to reduce Trump Tariffs from 44% to 30% . Then what about Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines etc were able to reduce the Trump Tariffs up to 20% by better negotiations?

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Zarook Sunday, 13 July 2025 01:40 PM

PKD, Pacha Kumara no action Pacha talking only. Biggest corruptors are advising Pacha Kumara example Usup and Hulangona.

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