Sri Lanka to review impact of US tariffs, explore talks with Washington

President AKD vows to not let racial or ethnic violence erupt in Sri Lanka again

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured that the National People s Power (NPP) government will not let racial and ethnic violence erupt in the country again. MORE..

Sri Lanka to review impact of US tariffs, explore talks with Washington

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened a meeting with opposition party leaders in Colombo on April 10 to discuss the potential impact of recent US tariffs on Sri Lanka’s economy and explore proposals for engaging with the US government.

US tariffs threaten troubled Sri Lanka's recovery: IMF

Sri Lanka’s recovery from its worst economic meltdown, which forced a sovereign default and toppled a president, will be undermined if punishing US tariffs resume, the IMF warned on Friday. The United States is Sri Lanka’s largest single market, accounting for almost a quarter of its $12 billion in merchandise exports. The trade balance is heavily in favour of the small South Asian nation. Washington imposed a 44 percent “reciprocal tariff” on t…

A Daunting List of Human Rights Problems to Address - Groundviews

Photo courtesy of Kumanan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his NPP government have inherited a daunting list of human rights problems to address. In his election manifesto, President Dissanayake pledged to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), remove abusive provisions of the Online Safety Act (OSA), establish an independent Directorate of Public Prosecutions separate

All-party meeting brainstorms way out of high US tariffs

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday led a productive all-party meeting to tackle rising concerns over the high reciprocal tariffs announced by the US and possible repercussions on Sri Lanka’s economy.

Industry commends Government for proactive leadership on US tariff developments - Lanka Business News

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) extends its appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and President Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake for their swift and decisive engagement in addressing the recent announcement of US tariffs. JAAF commends the action taken by the GoSL led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, whose timely negotiations with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and offers made by President …