Sri Lanka says it is committed to substantially reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers with US

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Sri Lanka is ready to engage with the United States in strengthening trade relations, the island nation said on Friday, committing to substantially reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers that hinder trade and investment.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s government has slapped a 44% tariff on Sri Lanka.

(Reporting by Tanvi Mehta; Editing by Alex Richardson)