'Balanced', 'forward-looking': Pakistan hails 19% tariffs under U.S. trade deal

'Balanced', 'forward-looking': Pakistan hails 19% tariffs under U.S. trade deal

The Ministry said the revised tariff level is expected to support Pakistan's export potential, especially in key sectors such as textiles, "which remain the backbone of the country’s export economy”.

Unfair trade or broken friendship?

Bit by bit, details of the Pakistan-US deals are being leaked. In a latest announcement, the United States has announced a new wave of steep import tariffs on goods from 69 countries. Pakistan is among those hit hardest. Starting next week, Pakistani exports will face a 19pc import duty. The announcement came from President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order aimed at reshaping global trade. While the US says the move is to protect its i…

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