Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Sri Lankan government is confident of arriving at a favorable outcome regarding the reciprocal tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, before the lapse of the temporary 90-day suspension on its enforcement, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma has stated.

Amid the temporary suspension of a 44% tariff imposed by U.S. President Trump on Sri Lankan exports, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the competitiveness of its local exporters.

Addressing the media at a press briefing today (30), Deputy Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said the government's primary objective is to ensure that local exporters have a competitive advantage in supplying...