Pak Expects Breakthrough in US Tariff Talks
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – Pakistan aims to reduce its $3 billion trade deficit with the US by seeking tariff relief and expanding imports of American cotton and soybeans, officials said.
- In Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2025, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is actively pursuing a trade deal with the United States, aiming to finalize before the August deadline, Bloomberg reported.
- Facing economic pressures, Pakistan's trade deficit with the U.S. led to negotiations, as ties improved after a prolonged diplomatic chill, including a $3 billion deficit and efforts to secure tariff relief.
- In detailed negotiations, U.S. shared a detailed list of trade demands with Pakistan, with Reuters reporting the disclosure.
- The finance ministry said Aurangzeb met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, describing it as a ‘productive meeting’ with Lutnick and Greer.
- While understanding was reached, a formal announcement is expected only after the U.S. concludes similar negotiations with other partners, indicating progress with caveats.
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Pak expects breakthrough in US tariff talks
A delegation led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a productive meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington DC om Friday. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in enhancing trade and economic ties, a cornerstone of Pakistan-US bilateral relations. They reaffirmed their commitment to exploring opportunities to strengthen these ties in a…
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Pakistan says it held productive trade talks in Washington
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