The United National Party (UNP) has called on the government to make a clear statement on the ‘meaningful trade and security arrangements’ arrived at during discussions, while welcoming the revised 20% reciprocal tariff on Sri Lanka imposed by the United States.

Issuing a statement, the UNP commended the government and the negotiating team for successfully concluding negotiations. 

The UNP’s request for a clear statement from the government comes after the New Executive Order issued by US President Donald Trump said, “some trading partners have agreed to, or on the verge of agreeing to, meaningful trade and security commitments with the United States”.

The United States officially confirmed today that Sri Lanka’s reciprocal tariff rate will be 20%, reduced from the previously imposed 30% under Executive Order 14257.

Sri Lanka was listed among a group of countries that secured improved rates, which will take effect seven days after their issuance, on August 7, 2025. (Newswire)

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