Bangladesh indicators cope with US to import 7,00,000 tonnes of wheat yearly forward of tariff talks
The deal was signed forward of third-round tariff talks between Bangladesh and the US within the final week of July. The second spherical of talks have been inconclusive after the US imposed situations to extend sure safety cooperation to signal a non-disclosure tariff deal. The US has already introduced that it’ll proceed joint navy workout routines with Bangladesh.
The MoU to import wheat was signed by Md Abul Hasanat Humayun Kabir, Director Normal of the Meals Division, on behalf of the Bangladesh authorities, and Joseph Ok. Sower, Vice President of the US Wheat Affiliation, on behalf of the USA, within the presence of Bangladesh’s Meals Adviser, Ali Imam Majumdar.
Talking on the occasion, Meals Adviser Ali Imam Majumder stated that this MoU will create alternatives to construct belief and create broader areas of mutual commerce cooperation between Bangladesh and the USA, and the folks of each nations will profit.
“This MoU was signed between Bangladesh and the USA to make sure the general meals safety, dietary high quality, and meals provide of the nation”, the Bangladesh interim authorities stated in a press release.
The US, on the identical day, introduced that it’ll proceed joint navy workout routines with Bangladesh.”The Armed Forces of Bangladesh and the USA navy will proceed their longstanding partnership this summer season by three joint workout routines and the supply of a brand new functionality that may reinforce our frequent safety pursuits. These efforts assist to make the USA and Bangladesh stronger, and the area safer,” the US Embassy in Dhaka stated in a press release. “For the fourth 12 months in a row, the Bangladesh Military and U.S. Military Pacific will conduct Train Tiger Lightning. By reasonable coaching, our troopers will develop readiness for counterterrorism, peacekeeping, jungle operations, medical evacuations and countering improvised explosive gadgets (IEDs)”, it added.
“Tiger Shark (a part of the Flash Bengal collection) is a joint coaching train the place our two nations’ Particular Forces observe fight duties. The train, ongoing since 2009, will characteristic patrol boat dealing with and small arms marksmanship that may strengthen Bangladesh’s Particular Warfare Diving and Salvage and the Para Commando Brigade skill to answer crises. One of many highlights of this mixed train is the usage of U.S. gear by each nations”, the assertion stated.
“Train Pacific Angel: This would be the fourth iteration of Pacific Angel with Bangladesh. It should spotlight one of many hallmarks of our protection relationship, our C-130 fleets, that are essential in catastrophe response airdrops and air mobility operations. The train additionally focuses on Search and Rescue (SAR) and Aeromedical operations additional growing Bangladesh’s skill to answer humanitarian disasters”, the assertion stated.
“RQ-21 Program Launch: The US is working with Bangladesh’s Military and Navy to develop an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) functionality for Bangladesh. A Bangladesh Regiment comprised of Military and Navy personnel will function the brand new RQ-21 Blackjack system. This joint effort will allow Bangladesh to observe its maritime area, safe its borders, and conduct peacekeeping missions”, the assertion stated.
On July 11, the three-day second-round tariff talks between Bangladesh and the USA ended with out conclusion.
Earlier, two days forward of the July 9 deadline, US President Donald Trump issued a letter to Bangladesh, imposing a 35 per cent tariff. In keeping with the letter, the tariff will take impact on August 1.
