UNP calls on government to make clear statement on trade, security arrangements with US

The United National Party (UNP) in a statement urged the government to make a clear statement on the ‘meaningful, trade and security arrangements arrived at with the US government.

“The new order of the US government has stated that goods of trading partners will remain subject to the additional ‘ad volorem’ duties until such agreements are concluded and a subsequent order will be issued memorialising the terms of these agreements,” the UNP statement which quoted the announcement from US said, calling the government to make a clear statement on the situation.