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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Bangladesh’s US trade deal swaps tariff crumbs for big-ticket commitments

Washington offered Dhaka limited relief on garments—but won deep purchase pledges and wide regulatory concessions. The Bangladesh–United States agreement is a reminder that America’s new tradecraft is transactional. Bangladesh secured...

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