B Mirror Report: Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has stated that the trade agreement signed with the United States by the interim government is currently under review, and it is not the right time to comment on U.S. retaliatory tariffs or the deal itself. Decisions on necessary actions will follow the review.
He made the remarks on Wednesday (25 February) after meeting with business leaders and economists at the Secretariat. The minister described the agreement as a “sensitive issue” and emphasized caution in making premature statements.
The meeting also discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring former President Trump’s tariffs illegal, followed by the imposition of a new 10% global tariff. The ministry has held consultations with business representatives to assess the impact.
State Minister Md. Shariful Alam, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman, and other senior officials attended the meeting. The minister noted that no official notifications have yet been received from the U.S., and the situation is still evolving.
On questions about the interim government’s handling of the agreement, Muktadir said negotiations were conducted under a non-disclosure agreement, and the ministry is carefully weighing the pros and cons before taking further steps.
