Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Chattogram CorrespondentBangladeshi goods may soon face lower tariffs in the United States, Chief Advisor's International Affairs Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi has said after recent bilateral discussions.

On Tuesday, he said the tariffs are "expected to remain around 20 percent".

"We hope tariffs will not increase. Compared with the current rate, we have been given very strong assurances that it will be better."

Speaking at a press conference, Lutfey highlighted Bangladesh's participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, and the outcomes of multiple bilateral meetings held on the sidelines.

He added, "Following meetings with a senior US Cabinet-level official and further discussions at several levels, prosp...