Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19 per cent tariff rate with the United States under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on Monday (February 9). File image
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Firstpost10-02-2026, 16:48

US-Bangladesh Tariff Deal: Dhaka Opens Markets, Secures Reduced Tariffs

  • Bangladesh secures a reduced 19% tariff rate from the US, down from 20% and an initial 37%.
  • Dhaka opens its dairy, beef, and poultry markets to American exporters in return.
  • Certain Bangladeshi textiles and garments made with US materials will receive zero tariffs in the US.
  • Bangladesh will provide preferential market access for US industrial goods, including cars, medical devices, and ICT equipment.
  • The deal includes Bangladesh purchasing USD 3.5 billion in US agricultural products and USD 15 billion in energy imports over 15 years.

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