Pakistan and US reach a trade agreement to develop oil reserves and reduce tariffs
PAKISTAN, JUL 31 – The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade and investment by developing Pakistan's oil reserves and reducing tariffs, with US goods trade reaching $7.3 billion in 2024, officials said.
- On July 31, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to help Pakistan develop its oil reserves and lower reciprocal tariffs.
- Following Trump’s tariff declaration, Pakistan had been pursuing a trade agreement since May after a ceasefire mediated by Trump.
- In detailing the agreement, officials said the deal will lower reciprocal tariffs on Pakistani exports and spur increased U.S. investment in Pakistan’s infrastructure.
- On Thursday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the deal and thanked Trump for finalizing the agreement aimed at boosting trade and investment.
- Projecting ahead, the July 31st announcements reflect a U.S. trade strategy combining energy cooperation with Pakistan, pressure on India, and tariff flexibility.
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