Dhaka, April 5 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will discuss the tariff issue with the US administration.

The adviser gave the information at a press conference after an emergency meeting, convened by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Saturday evening.

Bangladesh may consider redirecting and increasing its imports from the United States to help reduce the existing trade gap, Sheikh Bashir Uddin said.

Mr. Bashir Uddin noted that apart from the tariff issue, several other trade-related topics were discussed.

The government remained optimistic about resolving these issues through diplomatic circles.

"To reduce the trade deficit and e...