In an effort to reduce the economic impact of recently imposed tariffs, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka has personally reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, announced in Parliament that the White House has acknowledged the letter sent by the Sri Lankan Head of State.
The letter outlines concerns over the reciprocal tariffs that have negatively affected Sri Lanka's trade relationship with the United States. Deputy Minister Fernando emphasized that the new government is committed to addressing the growing trade deficit with the U.S. and is actively seeking measures to mitigate the adverse effects of these tariffs.
The diplomatic move comes as part of Sri Lanka's broader efforts to strengthen international trade ties and ensure economic stability amid challenging global trade conditions. The government’s focus is on fostering more balanced and fair trade relations, especially with key trading partners like the U.S.
