Will Boeing order tip the balance in Bangladesh's favour in US tariff talks? Earlier, Bangladesh lifted tariffs on more than 600 American products and pledged to boost imports of US oil, wheat and cotton. Rather than the proposed 37 percent, Bangladesh now faces a 35 percent tariff -- set to come into effect from Aug 1. COMPETITORS TARIFFS HOLD THE KEYEconomist Zahid believes the broader conversation about US trade policy could provide some relief to Bangladesh’s competitors. HOW RIVALS ARE FARINGAccording to updated figures from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) under the US Department of Commerce, China remains the top apparel exporter to the US.
