Pak expects breakthrough in US tariff talks

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in enhancing trade, economic ties


Our Correspondent July 19, 2025 Less than a minute read
A delegation led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington DC om Friday. Photo Express

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WASHINGTON:

A delegation led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a productive meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer in Washington DC om Friday.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in enhancing trade and economic ties, a cornerstone of Pakistan-US bilateral relations. They reaffirmed their commitment to exploring opportunities to strengthen these ties in all possible areas of mutual benefit.

Aurangzeb emphasized that the US remains Pakistan's largest trading partner and underscored Pakistan's interest in expanding cooperation in both traditional and non-traditional sectors, including IT and tech sector, minerals, and agriculture, to foster a mutually beneficial relationship.

Both parties expressed optimism that ongoing trade talks would yield positive outcomes, benefiting the economies of both countries.

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