Dhaka, July 12 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin Thursday met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer at his office in Washington, DC, discussing core issues related to Bangladesh-US trade relationship, including new tariffs.

"The two dignitaries discussed issues of mutual interest, with particular focus on Bangladesh-US trade, commerce and the ongoing tariff negotiations," said a spokesperson for the CA Office on Friday.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to working together for shared benefits.

The second day of the second round of three-day tariff talks between Bangladesh and the United States ended later in the day on Thursday in the US capital, with the Bangladesh side urging a rethink on the 35-percent ad...