National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman has proposed the US Trade Representative (USTR) to reduce the reciprocal tariff from the current 20%. Both sides agreed to rapidly resolve a handful of outstanding matters in order that the reciprocal tariff agreement could be finalized and executed expeditiously. Dr Khalilur Rahman also took the opportunity to request Bangladesh's access to DFC funding for its private sector. Bangladesh Ambassador to the US, Tareq Md Ariful Islam, accompanied the national security adviser, while Assistant USTR Brendan Lynch and other officials were with the USTR. Dr Khalilur Rahman is also expected to meet senior US State Department officials tomorrow.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 09, 2026 10:55 UTC