10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Hon. S.M. Marikkar

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 8 April 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: EPF and ETF Files (276/2024)

Foreign Affairs
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Asked the relevant Minister to brief Parliament on actions taken regarding the 44% tariff imposed by the United States, which he said had been identified as needing attention before 9 April. He emphasized that the issue affects the country and sought an update on the Government’s response.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, my second supplementary:

¶ 02 Hon. Minister, related to your subject, you earlier stated that the 44% tariff imposed by the United States should be addressed before April 9. Can you brief Parliament on the actions taken, as this affects the country?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 8 April 2025 ·No. 1747715041076408 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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