## US-Sri Lanka Trade Ties Strengthen with 2026 Strategic Meetings 📈

Senior officials from the U.S. Embassy and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) met to enhance bilateral trade and investment, focusing on market access and upcoming global summits. • Trade Performance (2025 Full-Year) Total Exports to U.S.: US$ 2,999.15 Mn (Growth: +3.07% YoY) Total Imports from U.S.: US$ 732.22 Mn Trade Status: The U.S. remains Sri Lanka's largest individual export destination. • Key Sector Highlights The U.S. market continues to be a vital pillar for Sri Lanka's diversification and employment via: Apparel & Textiles (Primary revenue driver) Rubber Products and Coconut Kernel Products Spices & Concentrates and Processed Foods • Investment & Global Platforms SelectUSA 2026: Sri Lankan exporters were invited to the premier investment summit in Washington (May 3–6, 2026). Sri Lanka Expo 2026: EDB Chairman invited U.S. stakeholders to the flagship event (June 18–21, 2026) at BMICH to showcase domestic export capabilities. • Strategic Focus Discussions centered on tariff exemptions and creating more favorable market conditions to bolster the economic partnership and increase FDI inflows. _Note: Trade figures are based on 2025 annual performance data._