Dhaka, July 4 -- Bangladesh is still trying for a deal to avert prohibitive tariffs on exports to the US market while President Trump, basking in "legislative victory", Friday began delivering tariff-hike letters to countries.

Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman said Thursday's meeting proved to be "fruitful".

Following that meeting the USTR is going to share the country's Tariff Exemption Schedule with Bangladesh within two to three days - possibly by July 8 and 9.

Quoting USTR officials, the commerce secretary also expressed the hope that Bangladesh would be in a good position compared to its competitors on the USA market.

About President Trump's reciprocal tariff finalisation before the schedule, the USTR representative replied "the...