US-Bangladesh sign reciprocal tariff deal; garment sector to benefit

The US–Bangladesh reciprocal tariff agreement cuts duties to 19 per cent, easing pressure on exporters after months of uncertainty.
Zero-duty access for select garments using US inputs strengthens Bangladesh’s competitiveness in its biggest market.
The move is expected to stabilise jobs, support margins, and reinforce the country’s role in global apparel supply chains.The US–Bangladesh reciprocal tariff agreement cuts duties to 19 per cent, easing pressure on exporters after months of uncertainty.
Zero-duty access for select garments using US inputs strengthens Bangladesh’s competitiveness in its biggest market.
The move is expected to stabilise jobs, support margins, and reinforce the country’s role in global apparel supply chains.