Pakistan, US advance talks on reciprocal tariffs

MG News | June 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM GMT+05:00

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June 17, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and the United States advanced discussions on reciprocal tariffs during a virtual meeting between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

The session marked a key step in the ongoing negotiations, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to continue constructive engagement to finalize a trade agreement at the earliest.

Discussions centered on enhancing bilateral trade and investment, with a shared aim to deepen economic cooperation in a way that benefits both nations.

It was agreed that further technical-level talks would follow in the coming days, guided by a mutually agreed roadmap, as per the press release issued.

Both sides voiced confidence in the negotiation process and expressed optimism for a successful and timely conclusion.

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