U.S. – Bangladesh Release Joint Statement on Reciprocal Trade

On February 9, 2026, the White House released a Joint Statement on the United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. The effective date will be announced later.

Key U.S. Tariff Terms

• Reciprocal tariffs shall not apply to originating goods of Bangladesh as set out in Schedule 2 [starts on page 173].
• For all other originating goods from Bangladesh, the reciprocal rate will be reduced to 19 percent [from 20%].
• Certain textiles and apparel from Bangladesh will receive a zero reciprocal tariff rate.

For a complete list of key terms, please refer to the agreement.

Additional Information

Fact Sheet: The United States and Bangladesh Reach an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade | United States Trade Representative

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