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4 sourcesAug 2, 2025

Rubber Exporters Welcome U.S. Tariff Reduction to 20% - SLAMERP Commends Government's Swift Intervention

The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) expresses its deep appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka for its timely and effective diplomatic efforts, which have led to the successful reduction of the U.S. reciprocal tariff on rubber-based exports to 20%, down from the initially proposed 44%. This revised rate...

Ada Derana•Aug 2, 2025
Release US trade deal details terms to public – Namal urges govt
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reciprocal tariff rates on Sri Lankan goods, while urging the Government to disclose full details of the trade and security agreements reached with the United States. "I call on the Government to be transparent on the 'meaningful trade and security agreements' reached with the U. Government in order to get the tariff reductions," he said.

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  • Rubber Exporters Welcome U.S. Tariff Reduction to 20% - SLAMERP Commends Government's Swift InterventionAda Derana Biz·Aug 1, 2025
  • Ceylon Chamber commends tariff reduction, urges long-term trade strategy with USAda Derana·Aug 1, 2025
  • UNP commends govt for tariff negotiations, seeks details on US trade dealAda Derana·Aug 1, 2025
  • Exporters Association of Sri Lanka welcomes US tariff reductionNewsWire English·Aug 1, 2025
  • Ceylon Chamber Acknowledges U.S. Tariff Reduction, Stresses Importance of Durable Trade TermsAda Derana Biz·Aug 1, 2025
  • Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka Welcomes U.S. Tariff Reduction on Sri Lankan ExportsAda Derana Biz·Aug 1, 2025
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  • Sri Lanka to continue trade discussions with US after tariff relief – Finance SecretaryAda Derana·Aug 1, 2025
  • Sri Lanka Secures Tariff Relief for Apparel Exports to US; JAAF Lauds Government EffortsAda Derana Biz·Aug 1, 2025
  • Sri Lankan Exporters Welcome 20% U.S. Tariff DealAda Derana Biz·Aug 1, 2025
  • US tariffs reduced to 20%News.lk·Aug 1, 2025
  • US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan goods to 20%NewsWire English·Aug 1, 2025
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