30% U.S. Tariff: Sri Lanka’s Tea and Rubber exports under threat
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has voiced serious concerns following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 30% tariff on all goods imported from Sri Lanka, effective August 1, 2025. The U.S. is one of Sri Lanka’s key markets for both tea and rubber. In 2024, the U.S. bought 6.4 million kg of Ceylon Tea worth USD 45 million. …
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President Dissanayake leaves for official visit to Maldives
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left the island short while ago, to embark on a three-day official visit to Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025.
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Economic Development Minister’s Inflation Logic Baffles: 5% Target Sparks Debate
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Brigadier F. Joseph assumes duties as Defence Ministry spokesman
Brigadier Franklin Joseph USP has officially assumed duties as the new Director Media and Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence.
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Sri Lanka President urged to intervene in Thailand–Cambodia dispute
A request has been made to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to intervene as a mediator in order to peacefully resolve the ongoing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
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Port City Tax Breaks Raise Eyebrows amid IMF Commitments
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Govt to launch ‘Think Tank’ for rural economic revitalization, says PM
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government will initiate steps to establish
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Turkish Minister reaffirms commitment to educational cooperation in meeting with PM
The Minister of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, Yusuf Tekin, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, yesterday (24 July) at Parliament.
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IMF to assess impact of external risks on Sri Lanka’s economy during fifth review
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CNL Reporter
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July 25, 2025
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Political
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IMF
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka’s continued economic progress as the country prepares for its fifth review under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.
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President Anura Kumara to visit Maldives on Monday
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a state visit to the Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025, at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
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