Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman has proposed that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) reduce the reciprocal tariff from the current 20 per cent.

US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer has agreed to consider the proposal positively.

He also agreed to give serious consideration to Dr Rahman's proposal to lower or eliminate the US reciprocal tariff on apparel using US content.

Dr Khalilur Rahman met Ambassador Greer in Washington, DC, on Thursday afternoon, UNB reports.

He also held a separate meeting with Assistant USTR Brendan Lynch.

During the meeting with Ambassador Greer, Dr Khalilur Rahman briefed him on the progress Bangladesh has made in reducing the trade gap betw...