Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to US exports: Ravi tells Govt

The government of Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to products from the United States immediately, according to New Democratic Front (NDF) Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake.

Speaking in Parliament today, MP Ravi Karunanayake said with uncertainty surrounding reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, the government must act proactively to ensure Sri Lankan exporters can compete with other regional competitors to access the US market.

MP Karunanayake noted that Sri Lanka’s access to the US market is around USD 3.1 billion while the country imports approximately USD 300 million worth of products.