US officials hold virtual talks with Tarique over tariff issue

The meeting took place from 9:00am to 9:30am (BST). Tarique Rahman and a BNP representative joined from his residence, while the US delegation participated from Washington, DC.

From the BNP side, Humaiun Kabir, joint secretary general and foreign affairs adviser to the BNP chairman, also took part in the discussion, BNP Chairman’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly said.

The US delegation was led by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Other participants included Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Emily Ashby, Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative Rick Switzer, USTR Chief of Staff Sam Mulopolous, and senior policy adviser to the deputy USTR D R Seckinger.

During the meeting, Tarique Rahman underscored the need to deepen trade engagement and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest to further enhance Bangladesh–US economic ties, sources said.