<h1>US Tariffs Threaten Sri Lankan Exports: Leaders Strategize to Protect Critical 3B USD Trade Sectors</h1> Sri Lankan political leaders convened to address potential economic implications of new US tariffs. The president briefed opposition parties about a committee's findings on the tariff system's potential impacts. Opposition leaders expressed concerns about potential damage to exports, particularly in apparel and rubber sectors. The US tariffs could impose a 44% tax on Sri Lankan goods, with exports to the US valued around USD 3 billion. Participants discussed strategies to mitigate potential economic disruption.