Negotiations on US tariffs to resume next week: Commerce adviser

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said a delegation from Bangladesh is set to visit the USA next week to continue negotiations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the reduction of tariffs on Bangladeshi export items.

The adviser came up with the statement at a press conference held at the commerce ministry in Dhaka following his return from the second round of talks with the USTR.

In the press met, Bashir Uddin expressed hope that the negotiation can be concluded before August 1.

Before today’s press briefing, the adviser met with economists, business leaders, exporters, and traders.