The US-Bangladesh trade agreement represents a major win for bilateral economic relations, slashing tariffs to 19 percent and establishing zero-tariff access for Bangladeshi textiles using American cotton and fibers. This historic deal expands market access for American agricultural exports while granting Bangladesh unprecedented advantages in the garment sector. Enhanced trade flows benefit both nations' producers and strengthen strategic economic partnerships.
Bangladesh just secured zero-tariff access for textiles using US inputs while Indian exporters face 18 percent tariffs on the same goods — a devastating blow to India's garment industry. This deal will push Bangladesh away from buying Indian cotton toward American sources, directly harming Indian farmers and textile hubs like Tirupur and Surat that employ millions.
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