Bangladesh and Japan have signed EPA.
Japan will allow duty-free entry for Bangladeshi garments, while Dhaka will gradually cut tariffs on selected Japanese goods after ratification.
Pact will help Bangladesh avoid 8–15 per cent MFN tariffs.
Some analysts warn of competitive pressure from reciprocal duty cuts on Japanese apparel inputs.
Leather products do not receive immediate zero-tariff access.Bangladesh and Japan have signed EPA.
Japan will allow duty-free entry for Bangladeshi garments, while Dhaka will gradually cut tariffs on selected Japanese goods after ratification.
Pact will help Bangladesh avoid 8–15 per cent MFN tariffs.
Some analysts warn of competitive pressure from reciprocal duty cuts on Japanese apparel inputs.
Leather products do not receive immediate zero-tariff access.
Bangladesh-Japan EPA: Why do some analysts warn of competitive strain?
