Sri Lanka's garments sector is pinning its hopes on further discussions with the U.S. government after Donald Trump's administration's 30% tariff on the nation has placed it at a disadvantage to some of its biggest rivals.

Sri Lanka will continue talks with Washington for further reduction in tariffs, after US President Donald Trump imposed a lower-than-proposed 30% levy on the South Asian nation.

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka expects to continue negotiations with the US after President Donald Trump's decision to reduce tariffs on the island nation is seen as a "good start" by Colombo which had primarily negotiated to preserve its competitive advantage,