Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus speaks via a televised address to the nation. (PTI)

US cuts Bangladesh tariffs to 19% in new deal, no reciprocal tax on certain goods

Bangladesh has secured a lower 19 per cent US tariff under a trade agreement signed by the two countries on Monday, with exemptions for certain textiles and garments produced using US materials. Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus speaks via a televised address to the nation. (PTI) Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, said…

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India-UK FTA weaves growth story for labour-intensive sectors: Experts

India-UK FTA weaves growth story for labour-intensive sectors: Experts

Exporters from labour-intensive sectors, including textiles & garments, leather, footwear, farm & processed food and gems and jewellery, will likely reap benefits of the duty breather under the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), and better diversify their markets amid tariff uncertainties in the US, experts said on Tuesday.According to the commerce ministry, India will gain…

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