Sri Lanka's garments sector is pinning its hopes on further discussions with the U.S. government after Donald Trump's administration's 30% tariff on the nation has placed it at a disadvantage to some of its biggest rivals.

Sri Lanka expects to continue negotiations with the US after President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce tariffs on the island nation is seen as a “good start” by Colombo which had primarily negotiated to preserve its competitive advantage,

Sri Lankas main opposition has slammed the government over the 30 per cent tariff imposed by the US on all imports from the island nation, calling it a result of poor negotiations. The US on Wednesday sent letters to the heads of seven countries,