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flag Bangladesh seeks lower U.S. tariffs amid trade talks, citing shrinking trade deficit.

flag Bangladesh is asking the U.S. to further lower tariffs on its exports, citing a shrinking trade deficit, during ongoing talks in Washington, D.C. National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman met with senior U.S. officials, including Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and Under Secretary Allison Hooker, to discuss trade, regional security, and the Rohingya crisis. flag The U.S. said it will consider the request as current agreements take effect. flag Officials reaffirmed support for Bangladesh’s interim government and its preparations for elections, welcomed a $60 million U.S. aid pledge for Rohingya refugees, and discussed unresolved trade issues, including a U.S. demand that 40% of goods labeled "Made in Bangladesh" be locally sourced.

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