Sri Lanka, July 18 -- US likely to grant duty-free access for 70-80% of these products

Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando pointed out that Sri Lanka and the United States are currently engaged in discussions to potentially ensure duty free access on a wide range of goods exported and imported between the two countries.

Speaking to the media, Dr. Fernando said that the negotiations focus on reducing or eliminating tariffs on goods Sri Lanka exports to the U.S. especially those in apparel and agriculture and also reducing import tariffs for certain U.S. goods imported into Sri Lanka. "Although we are still in the middle of the process and no final agreement has been reached, the US side has...