Bangladesh has received a positive response from the United States regarding tariff reductions during the third round of bilateral trade talks held in Washington, D.C. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman confirmed productive discussions and expectations of significant tariff cuts on Bangladeshi products. The talks aim to address the U.S. plan to impose a 35% counter-tariff starting August 1. Bangladesh is negotiating to increase imports from the U.S. and secure a favorable tariff arrangement to protect its export interests.