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US tax move sparks need for govt response: Ranil
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Colombo, April 16 (Daily Mirror) - While highlighting that the US Reciprocal taxes had created a fresh economic crisis as Sri Lanka will have to find ways and means to settle its debts by 2028, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government should come out with a plan to face the situation.
"Sri Lanka's exports will decline even if the Reciprocal tax level is reduced to 25 percent. It will have to generate funds to start setting its debts by 2028 as per the debt restructuring programme. The Government will have to treat this as an emergency situation and should come out with a plan to face the situation," Wickremesinghe said in a statement.
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Comments - US tax move sparks need for govt response: Ranil
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Perera Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:49 AM
Whose interested in this loser's opinions?
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S P Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:13 PM
We are.
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EGO Thursday, 17 April 2025 02:06 AM
THE FOX ALWAYS THINKING , ONLY I CAN.
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Dr. Kankanamge Wednesday, 16 April 2025 02:56 PM
Pacha Kumara is getting advice from Ranil's lackeys example Usuf and Hulangona.
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Priyanee Wijesekera Wednesday, 16 April 2025 04:38 PM
The losers are the stupid voters who voted this government into power.Unfortunately the whole country has to suffer for the idiotic lunacy of 6.8 million morons
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Rogue Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:50 AM
Why don't you mind your own business and let the government deal with running the country. No-one is interested in your opinion anymore.
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S P Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:14 PM
We are.
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BanduXX Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:51 AM
OMG What profound advice for Ranil Wickremesinghe to say the government should come out with a plan to face the situation. Of course even Grade three students know this. But then he wants some publicity.
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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 16 April 2025 02:36 PM
His statement is similar to asking him, for the number of years you are married where are your children? If he can answer that, then we can answer this question exactly similar to his answer.
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Rip Winkle Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:53 AM
Oh, just shut up! Nobody asked you for your two cents worth!
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99 Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:59 AM
Of course just relax and count the balance days. ( MY HUNDRED )
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Insider Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:54 AM
Lucky No, that the govt has received this great advice from a "has been". Ha Ha.
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Baby Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:54 AM
Nobody wants to listen to your two cents. Ask Arjun to return back the stolen CB funds if you are sincere.
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Breaking News - Government Governs Wednesday, 16 April 2025 02:31 PM
Last time I checked, the government is actually responsible for governing. You’d be stunned to learn there are intergovernmental mechanisms to combat crime — especially of this scale. And Singapore being tough on crime? Who could’ve guessed? Even more shocking: the “seeya” you despise was the one who made key institutions independent — Auditor General, Police Commission, AG’s Dept., FCID — all strengthened under him. Not to forget the anti corruption act!! Meanwhile, Lapaya holds full executive power and a majority in Parliament, with all these mechanisms and yet somehow remains powerless… or blameless? So yes, let’s keep the story going — only maalimawa are saints, the rest are born criminals. After all, you have no thinking capacity. Let him lie to you with elegance and seed hatred in you.
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Christo255 Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:01 AM
Let time decide, all these pundits who criticise RW will need to shut up soon. They have forgotten how SL came out of bankruptcy and shortages so fast. Did AKD even offer a word of advice then. Idiotic voters still love to hear good storytellers but not listen to the bitter truth.
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George Soro Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:35 PM
Out of bankruptcy? When did this happen? SL still has 110 billion USD debts and is not paying interest on it, so it is getting more and more every day.
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Dion Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:02 AM
Mind your own business you bloody loser
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mohandev Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:14 AM
Typical Jebbai Kuhaka Chronic mental patients in SL never accept Govt is still piggy backing this superman's economic revival plan when they were in hiding or looking for violent choices. SL still modayas paradise
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S P Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:16 PM
Well said!
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M Fernando Wednesday, 16 April 2025 02:56 PM
What did "Superman" do besides taking (another ) loan which as President, was his Responsibility to do ? Even if someone else was president, they would have done the same !
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Visionary Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:16 AM
RW is full aware of the importance of having a solid plan to commence the debt repayment from 2028. Failing to do so will have dare consequences. The short sighted voters who appointed NPP will not no what is going to happen. Get ready for a period worse than 2022.
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S P Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:17 PM
Totally agree.
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Obvious Wednesday, 16 April 2025 02:29 PM
Surely every one knows of the importance of having a solid plan to commence the debt repayment from 2028. The point is here is, he is not adding anything by saying this but saying what everyone knows. Is that a bright idea of a person you speak of, glowingly..
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CitizenP Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:26 AM
This man has a weakness.. he can't keep quiet...He wants to put his nose everywhere.
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Bernard Jayatilake Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:28 AM
When the IMF imposed terms and conditions to release the loan, Sri Lanka in a bankrupt situation, should have included a clause with the consent of IMF in the loan agreement stating that repayment of the loan starting from 2028 is conditional against any adverse economic downturns as we witness now and to stretch the starting year with a grace period until it is able to repay the IMF loan.
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TW! Please guide the nation you love. Wednesday, 16 April 2025 04:33 PM
Have you not heard the saying "Beggars cannot be choosy?" Sri Lanka was down on its knees thanks to the corrupt Rajapakse rogues. WE were never in a position to lay down terms to not only to IMF, but even to Mody. When RW came to an understanding with IMF, NPP was the only party available in the nation without their hands stained with bribe. Now, the best thing that RW can do is to guide the NPP from strength to strength. TW! Please do it for the nation you love.
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S Fonseka Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:28 AM
Yes, quite right !! The person who made our country bankrupt !! The crook who made billions through the former CB Govener. , , and the Batalanda murder and sadist..
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Daya Jayasinghe Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:32 AM
While he may possess first hand experience in the misuse of authority, his history of economic mismanagement and disregard for sound fiscal policies undermine any credibility he might claim in advising on economics or taxation.
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Pathmaranjan Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:47 AM
Shut your mouth and watch Netflix.
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Tilak Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:54 AM
Hey RW, there is a democratically elected government in place to handle these issues. You are not even a member of the parliament-why make all these frequent noises-just read a book, watch Netflix and sip your coffee
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TKD Wednesday, 16 April 2025 12:52 PM
Why do so many people use a hateful tone in their messages? If we can’t respect our fellow citizens, how can the country move forward as a whole? I’ve been a critic of RW, mainly for his weak role as opposition leader since 1994, during a time when several left-leaning governments damaged the economy. But we have to give him credit—when no one else stepped up, he did, and he did his best. Like him or not, he managed to stabilise the country, and that alone makes his opinion more valuable than most of ours. Let’s not forget that he, along with people like Harsha, warned the Gota/SLPP government. Their warnings were dismissed with arrogance, and we all saw the consequences. At least AKD isn’t foolish—he’s following RW’s path, at least for now, to maintain stability. What concerns me, though, is that there still seems to be more talk than action by the current govt.
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Nihal S Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:01 PM
Hello Advisor - Please ask the AKD Office to engage you as an advisor to the President.
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Mahlen J Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:18 PM
Wickramasinghe* isn't it?
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S P Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:25 PM
RW has every right to express his opinion as a Sri Lankan born, bred (and educated) in this country, let alone an excellent leader who contributed a lot to his motherland just like AKD could be one day. So please be civilised and maintain some decorum.
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Rogue Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:59 PM
Decorum my arse, he needs to be jailed with all the other crooked murders from previous governments.
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Punchi Banda Wednesday, 16 April 2025 05:40 PM
S P you are correct he has every right. Everyone has a right to protest as well as express their opinion. However, the issue is this man always has a hidden agenda and he is never genuine ! He is a crooked silver fox.
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Kikazaru Wednesday, 16 April 2025 01:28 PM
Hello Siya, we are paying more than 600% for electric cars imported from the US. The taxation system has to changed.
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කට බොරු කිව්වත් දිව බොරු කියන්නෙ නෑ Wednesday, 16 April 2025 02:37 PM
Mr Lal Kantha of NPP itself says that "Ranil was the man" and all these people who are criticizing RW please contact LK and get some advice. කට
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Jagath Leanage Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:16 PM
You just shut up and wait . You are an outdated cronic bugger .
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Patriot Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:24 PM
Here we go again. Advice, advice, advice, no one cares for, except his loser-stooges. Sadistic obsession for authority, publicity, craving for centre stage. And publicity, he's got more than he bargained for. Batalanda is now blaring in his face. The pitch has changed, rough, unpredictable, in ways he (and the public) never expected. The deadly impending "Yoker" will do him out !
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Ama Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:27 PM
BORROW from Arujuna Mahendran to settle the debt.
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Hemantha Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:30 PM
Who cares about your opinions anymore? Lawyer up (I suggest UG)
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Asrar Wednesday, 16 April 2025 03:44 PM
Thanks but no Thanks , you please concentrate your mind on Pillaiyan , your advice not appreciated
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Lakshman maddumahewa Wednesday, 16 April 2025 04:09 PM
This government no contingency plan to face uncertain future other then your initiatives.All positive outcomes on macroeconomic parameters continue progressing all pre action plan during your time.it also no plan how it will achieve 18 US $billion export income year 2025.the ADB forecast 3% growth this year other then your achieved 5% growth year 2024.
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S P Wednesday, 16 April 2025 06:15 PM
Very true. This is not the time for politicking, accusing (rightly or wrongly), blind anger or praise (depending on whose side you are on) or sending people to jail and pray because we are such good people everyone will come and help us. This is the time for sober thinking, strategising and decisive action. There’s no time to waste or fence sitting. The moment of reckoning is coming thick and fast, not too far away just 3 years away in 2028! It’s all going to happen during AKD’s watch. So forget what RW says or does. Instead concentrate on what AKD government is going to do. And do it NOW! Forget everything else!
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Those who know what is coming Wednesday, 16 April 2025 04:42 PM
All these comments show what a lame duck government is run by the NPP, the acute inferiority complex their supporters suffer from and how scared they are of a possible RW come back! They know this government is bound to fail sooner or later due to lack of ideas and people will turn to RW! So discredit him as much as they can and call names to convince the foolish people stay with the NPP!
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Dr Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 16 April 2025 05:01 PM
No Plan Pacha Party only knows to create lies to deceive both educated (but no brain) and uneducated public in Sri Lanka. With India , they just bow down to their demands without any hesitation. So , their lies will not work this time for tariffs. Only solution is to negotiate a trade deal where SL does not tax imports from USA or keep the tariffs to a mere 10%. So the USA does the same. However, government must ensure that only essential goods are imported.
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Dr Soori Maripalan Wednesday, 16 April 2025 05:01 PM
Pina is diverting Batalanda case! This is the number one lier of the world! A pina man! Never won an election - always hanging with others! Saved Rajapassas!
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Punch Banda Wednesday, 16 April 2025 05:27 PM
RW is trying to make himself look important. He will always remain a loser and has never been elected by the people. He is yet again trying to get into power through the backdoor. I really hope the current government investigate this man's dodgy shady past.
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Haroun Wednesday, 16 April 2025 05:32 PM
With all due respect, blaming the US Reciprocal taxes for a so-called "fresh economic crisis" feels like a convenient excuse. Sri Lanka’s problems didn’t begin with this — they’re the result of years of mismanagement and poor planning. Now that we’re being pushed to restructure and be accountable, suddenly it’s a crisis? Instead of painting this as a disaster, why not see it as a wake-up call? We should focus on strengthening our exports, improving quality, tapping into new markets, and reducing dependency on aid and loans. Innovation and reform should lead the way, not fear. Debt repayment by 2028 isn’t the problem — the real problem is acting like we have no options. We need leadership that creates opportunity, not one that waits for emergencies to start planning.
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Sambo Thursday, 17 April 2025 08:43 AM
This parrot is still talking.
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