Srilanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka's apparel, rubber, coconut and plastics exports could be affected by US President Donald Trump's trade policy which is expected to be effective from April this year, Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha told Parliament today.

He said USA is to focus on resiprocal tarrifs.

"Sri Lanka has already undertaken steps to minimise the negative effects of Trump's trade policy. The Sri Lankan Ambassador in Washington has already engaged in negotiations with US authorities. Sri Lanka enjoys sound bilateral ties with USA and we hope to have a successful engagement with that nation, " the Deputy Minister assured.

The Deputy Minister was responding to a question raised by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake who urged the gover...