4 April 2025 | Vol. 11, #60

DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS

Virakesari: U.S. imposes 44% tariff on Sri Lankan exports. Export earnings, garment industry at risk; president appoints special committee to investigate| Talks with the U.S. Deputy Minister Anil Fernando’s announcement | “Send a government expert team to Washington” – Sajith states at the United People’s Power conference

Thinakaran: Indian Prime Minister Modi is visiting Sri Lanka today. He will sign several bilateral agreements related to security, health, energy and the digital economy

Thinakkural: “The government should talk to America instead of opposing the tax; we must also stop expressing hatred” – Opposition Leader Sajith insists | “We will hold talks with America” – Minister of Labour Anil Jayantha

Thamilan: Modi to visit Sri Lanka today! High-level security arrangements in Colombo; India-Sri Lanka security pact to be signed

Lankadeepa: Textiles industry at risk due to Trump’s tax decision: “The customs duty has not been imposed only on Sri Lanka” – Minister Anil Jayantha | Look into Law College documents to investigate Namal’s attorneyship | Former chief minister of the North Central Province and his sister-in-law file appeals | Modi to arrive today: a three-day official visit  

Divaina: Trump’s taxes hit the textile [industry] as well: Highest tax on an Asian country imposed on Sri Lanka at 44%  

Ada: CID ordered to investigate into Namal Rajapaksa’s attorneyship 

Mawbima: A 44% tax from the U.S. on export goods; 350,000 textile related jobs as risk | CID to investigate how Namal Rajapaksa passed his attorneys examination: The court orders 

Dinamina: Trump taxes the whole world: A 44% tax on Sri Lanka | Is Namal’s attorneyship fraudulent? Court orders the CID to look into Law College documents | Modi to arrive in Sri Lanka today 

Aruna: Trump imposes a 44% tax on Sri Lanka  

Anidda: An agreement with Modi for an energy farm