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Donald Trump · Sri LankaBy Adolf The recent US tariff announcement, according to IPS research, has reignited debate on the real burden of trade barriers. While headlines reference a “20% tariff” on key imports, the effective rate faced by Sri Lanka is significantly higher — closer to 28–30% when weighted across products, sectors, and tariff structures. Understanding this gap is critical for policymakers and exporters.
Why 20% Isn’t Really 20% Tariffs are rarely applie…See the Story
US Envoy Calls for Reducing Sri Lanka Non-Tariff Barriers
Sri Lanka · Sri LankaA testament to market strength, strategic leadership, and national financial progress First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, and Lanka Rating Agency Ltd (LRA), an independent credit rating authority of Sri Lanka, are pleased to announce the upgrade of the company’s long-term credit rating to ‘A+’ from ‘A’, with a Stable Outlook. This upgrade reflects First Capital…See the Story
Lanka Rating Agency upgrades First Capital Holdings PLC to ‘A+’ - Lanka Business News
Sri Lanka · Sri Lankahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwX5sYHHMms THE FORUM CONSERVING BIODIVERSITY This week on LMDtv Ruwandi Perera speaks with the Senior Technical Advisor of Biodiversity Sri Lanka Shiranee Yasaratne on Conserving Biodiversity#LMDtv #TheForum #TalkShow #TheVoiceOfBusiness #SriLanka #ConservingBiodiversityRead Article
