Sri Lanka, April 28 -- According to the World Bank's latest report, Sri Lanka's economic growth rate is expected to reach 3.5% this year, consistent with the October forecast, but challenges from high US tariffs and high poverty rates cannot be ignored. President Dissanayake stated that measures have been taken to minimize the impact of US tariffs on the domestic economy. Building a strong economy that will not be shaken by any economic storm is one of the government's top priorities.

Given the disparity between economic development levels and economic strength, the US tariff policy will further widen the gap between rich and poor countries, with less developed countries suffering a greater impact. As one of the countries most affected, ...