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Why Sri Lanka’s proposed anti-terror Bill has trade bodies worried

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Sri Lankan business bodies have raised concerns over the proposed terrorism bill’s impact on investor confidence, legal certainty and EU GSP+ access.
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and JAAF seek clearer safeguards as apparel exporters face reapplication under the EU’s 2027 framework.
Textile and apparel exports exceeded $5 billion in 2025, with the EU taking 31.3 per cent.Sri Lankan business bodies have raised concerns over the proposed terrorism bill’s impact on investor confidence, legal certainty and EU GSP+ access.
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and JAAF seek clearer safeguards as apparel exporters face reapplication under the EU’s 2027 framework.
Textile and apparel exports exceeded $5 billion in 2025, with the EU taking 31.3 per cent.