Sajith says SL paid for poor negotiation skills

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa

“The 30% US tariff on Sri Lankan exports is the price we pay for poor negotiation,” Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said via a post on ‘X.’

“Our ego kept us from seeking every ally, every expert hand, and now nearly $ 3 billion in exports hangs in the balance. This is a good case study on how textbook experts are not meant for real world negotiations,” Premadasa added.

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