Anwar-ul-Alam Chowdhury Parvez, President of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), expressed concern over the proposed 20% tariff on exports to the U.S. While it may sustain competitiveness on paper, he warned that demand for Bangladeshi goods could drop by 30–35%, citing research from American analysts. He also criticized the lack of internal cost-reduction measures and unexpected port charge hikes. “Instead of finding solutions, we are facing rising shipping costs due to mismanagement and reduced container traffic,” Parvez lamented.