{"id":6477,"date":"2025-04-05T17:36:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T17:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=6477"},"modified":"2025-04-05T17:36:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T17:36:16","slug":"pakistan-responds-to-29-us-tariff-with-diplomatic-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/business\/pakistan-responds-to-29-us-tariff-with-diplomatic-strategy\/6477\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Responds to 29% US Tariff with Diplomatic Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Web Desk<\/strong>:<\/em> Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed optimism that the recent US tariff hike on Pakistani exports could become a stepping stone toward deeper economic cooperation between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Saturday, Aurangzeb emphasized the need to frame the issue as a <strong>win-win opportunity<\/strong> in the medium to long term. \u201cWe want to present our perspective in a way that showcases mutual benefit for both Pakistan and the United States,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <strong>US Imposes 29% Tariff on Pakistani Imports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The development follows an aggressive trade move by US President Donald Trump, who has imposed a <strong>29% tariff<\/strong> on imports from Pakistan \u2014 one of the steepest trade penalties in recent memory. The initial 10% tariff came into effect on <strong>April 5<\/strong>, while the full 29% rate is set to begin <strong>April 9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the <strong>US is Pakistan\u2019s largest export market<\/strong>, with shipments valued at <strong>$5.44 billion<\/strong> in the fiscal year 2023\u201324. Much of this comes from the textile sector, which now faces a severe blow due to the sudden tariff escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Pakistan\u2019s Strategic Response: Committees and High-Level Talks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Viewing the situation as both a <strong>challenge and an opportunity<\/strong>, the Pakistani government has initiated a comprehensive strategy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>steering committee<\/strong> led by Finance Minister Aurangzeb, including ministers, senior business leaders, government officials, and academics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>working group<\/strong> headed by the Secretary of Commerce to support policy formulation and negotiation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aurangzeb remarked, \u201cYou should never let a good crisis go to waste,\u201d underlining Pakistan\u2019s intention to negotiate a favorable resolution through diplomacy and strategic engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2708\ufe0f <strong>Delegation to Visit Washington for Talks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister revealed that a high-level delegation would soon travel to Washington to engage with US officials. The group will present a detailed policy package aimed at securing <strong>relief or alternative trade mechanisms<\/strong> to offset the economic impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommendations are currently being finalized and will be submitted to the Prime Minister for approval within days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aurangzeb reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to \u201c<strong>constructive engagement<\/strong>\u201d and hoped that diplomatic efforts would help reshape the situation into a long-term <strong>economic opportunity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web Desk: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed optimism that the recent US tariff hike on Pakistani exports could become a stepping stone toward deeper economic cooperation between the two countries. 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