"US tariff: 2 garment workers' unions announce protest"

The federations will organise a human chain and submit a memorandum to the US Embassy in Dhaka on Wednesday at 11am

The protest is aimed at condemning what the unions described as an "unjust and discriminatory" move that will severely impact Bangladesh's economy, its export earnings, and especially the country's garment workforce.

....The unions argue that this decision unfairly targets Bangladesh, even though the country already faces higher tariffs in the US market compared to many others.

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Currently, around 84% of Bangladesh's total exports are garments, and a significant portion of these go to the US market. Union leaders expressed concern that the new tariff regime will hurt not only trade but also the country's progress in women's empowerment, economic development, and poverty reduction.

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The federations urged national and international media, rights organizations, and labour activists to stand in solidarity and amplify the voices of Bangladesh's garment workers.