Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), has stated that the taxes imposed by the United States globally will not have a significant impact on Sri Lanka.
Silva pointed out that Sri Lanka’s exports to the US are minimal, with the majority being garments. He assured that if any garment industry jobs are lost due to these taxes, affected individuals will receive temporary allowances until they find alternative employment.
During an online discussion, Silva expressed his belief that the US’s current strategy is unsustainable and will negatively impact the world and the US itself. He also asserted that the US cannot win a trade war with China and will ultimately be defeated.
Silva concluded that the US President will soon be forced to reverse his “wrong decision” due to the prevailing circumstances.