Economic and Commercial officer at the US Embassy in Sri Lanka Daniel Jackson, accompanied by Commercial and Economic Assistant Thiloma Abayanayaka, met with Export Development Board (EDB) Chairperson Mangala Wijesinghe, along with the senior officials including Acting Additional Director General (Development) Kumudinie Mudalige, Director of Export Agriculture Janak Badugama, Director of Trade Facilitation and Trade Information Dr. S.U. Rathnasekera, and other EDB officials to discuss expanding trade relations and investment opportunities between the two countries.
During the discussions, both parties explored investment opportunities flowing from Sri Lanka to the United States and vice versa. Jackson extended an invitation to Sri Lankan exporters to participate in the SelectUSA 2026 Investment Summit in Washington, a premier platform for connecting international investors with US economic development organisations.
EDB Chairperson Mangala Wijesinghe also invited US buyers, investors, and media representatives to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2026, which will showcase the country’s diverse export capabilities and investment potential.
A key topic of discussion centered on tariff exemptions and exploring pathways to create more favourable conditions for Sri Lankan exporters in the US market. Both parties expressed commitment to working toward mutually beneficial trade arrangements.
The United States remains Sri Lanka’s largest export destination. In 2025, total exports from Sri Lanka to the United States reached $ 2,999.15 million, while imports from the US to Sri Lanka totaled $ 732.22 million during the same period.
Sri Lanka’s exports to the United States demonstrated positive growth, increasing by 3.07% in 2025 compared to 2024. The country’s main export products to the US market include apparel, rubber products, coconut kernel products, spices and concentrates, and processed foods.
The meeting underscored the strong economic partnership between Sri Lanka and the United States and the shared commitment to deepening trade and investment relations in the years ahead.