Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Former Minister Dullas Alahapperuma has directed a letter to US President Donald Trump seeking a reduction in tariffs on Sri Lankan imports from the current levels to 12% for a period of one year.

In his letter, former Minister Alahapperuma has also extended his gratitude for the generous and timely assistance provided by the United States government in response to the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.

The $2 million in emergency aid, along with the deployment of military airlift capabilities to deliver essential relief supplies, has been instrumental in supporting the ongoing relief efforts amid the unprecedented natural disaster, the former Minister stated in his letter to US President Trump.

Considering the devastati...