Trump tariff

Bangladesh suspends US-bound postal parcels as new tariffs bite

The change has left thousands of small businesses and families struggling to send packages to America

US may further cut tariffs if trade gap narrows

The Trump administration may reduce the reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods further from the current 20 percent if the trade gap between the two countries narrows, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.

Stop buying Russian oil

President Donald Trump yesterday said that the United States is prepared to impose fresh energy sanctions on Russia, but only if all Nato nations cease purchasing Russian oil and implement similar measures.

Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin

US President Donald Trump urged EU officials on Tuesday to hit China with tariffs of up to 100 percent as part of a strategy to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a US official and an EU diplomat.

Trump offers tariff relief to some trade partners

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order offering some tariff exemptions as soon as Monday to trading partners who strike deals on industrial exports such as nickel, gold and other metals, as well as pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals.

Analysis / How Trump’s reciprocal tariff challenged WTO’s multilateral trading system

Bangladesh is in an advantageous position compared with competing countries in the US

Business Plus / Tariff math favours Bangladesh in shifting US trade landscape

The shift of the USA to reciprocal tariffs has shaken global trade. But for Bangladesh, it’s opened a rare window of opportunity

Analysis / Trump tariffs on Russia's oil buyers bring economic, political risks

With a Friday deadline for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or have its oil customers face secondary tariffs, Trump has found a novel, but risky, use for his favorite trade tool.

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

How Trump’s reciprocal tariff challenged WTO’s multilateral trading system

Bangladesh is in an advantageous position compared with competing countries in the US

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

Tariff math favours Bangladesh in shifting US trade landscape

The shift of the USA to reciprocal tariffs has shaken global trade. But for Bangladesh, it’s opened a rare window of opportunity

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

Trump tariffs on Russia's oil buyers bring economic, political risks

With a Friday deadline for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or have its oil customers face secondary tariffs, Trump has found a novel, but risky, use for his favorite trade tool.

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

Bangladesh hopes to set sail stronger as US tariff kicks in

The new tariff on US-bound exports from Bangladesh came into effect yesterday, with hopes of maintaining a healthy flow of garment shipments to the American market.

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies

US duties rose from 10 percent to levels between 15 percent and 41 percent for a list of trading partners

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

India-US spat over trade and oil threatens wider fallout

India is already making some moves with Russia and China. Modi is set to visit China soon for the first time since 2018.

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

US reciprocal tariff taking effect tonight

The new 20 percent reciprocal tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi exports to the American market will come into effect tonight, which may open up opportunities for the country’s apparel sector as it adapts to evolving global trade dynamics.

August 6, 2025
August 6, 2025

What if India and China stop buying Russian oil?

Donald Trump is tightening sanctions loopholes that fund Moscow's war machine. What does a crackdown on Russia's oil trade mean for global markets — and economic heavyweights like China and India?

August 6, 2025
August 6, 2025

How India-US trade talks collapsed

New Delhi is now left with the surprise imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods from Friday

August 6, 2025
August 6, 2025

India hits back at Trump’s threat

India’s ruling party and main opposition yesterday condemned a threat by US President Donald Trump to raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil purchases, in a show of political unity as a trade rift deepens with Washington.