Pakistan Pursues US Trade Accord

Published on 4.25.25

  Pakistan is seeking to strengthen its economic ties with the US by reducing non-tariff barriers and increasing trade, as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. This move comes as Pakistan plans to visit Washington in the coming months with a trade delegation to discuss four key areas with US officials. These include reducing trade deficits, addressing non-tariff barriers, strengthening technological safeguards and security, and exploring a potential bilateral trade agreement. Pakistan aims to increase imports from the US, particularly cotton and soybeans, while also welcoming foreign direct investments. Investment Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz led a delegation to meet with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington DC. The two countries are now open to negotiating on four key areas, including reducing trade deficits, addressing non-tariff barriers, strengthening technological safeguards and security, and exploring a potential bilateral trade agreement.

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