U.S. and Bangladesh Reach Reciprocal Trade Agreement

Trade Update • Feb. 10, 2026

Key Points

• The U.S. will apply a 19% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods; selected products, including textiles and apparel, may qualify for zero tariffs.
• Bangladesh provides preferential market access for U.S. industrial and agricultural goods, including chemicals, medical devices, machinery, ICT equipment, energy, soy, dairy, beef, poultry, tree nuts, and fruit.
• Bangladesh will remove non-tariff barriers, accept U.S. vehicle and FDA standards, and allow remanufactured goods.
• Major ommercial deals include $3.5B in U.S. agricultural products and $15B in energy products over 15 years.

T​​​he U.S. and Bangladesh reached a Reciprocal Trade Agreement to expand bilateral trade, reduce tariffs, and strengthen economic cooperation. Bangladesh lowers duties on U.S. goods, while the U.S. applies a 19% reciprocal tariff with selected items eligible for zero tariffs. The agreement addresses non-tariff barriers, digital trade, supply chain resilience, labor, environmental, and intellectual property standards. Major commercial deals include $3.5 billion in U.S. agricultural purchases and $15 billion in energy product procurement over 15 years.

Tariff Changes

• Bangladesh: Lowers duties on U.S. industrial and agricultural products.
• United States: Applies a 19% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods; selected products, including textiles and apparel, may qualify for zero percent tariffs.

Non-Tariff Measures and Market Access

Bangladesh will:

• Accept U.S. vehicle, medical, and pharmaceutical standards.
• Allow the import of U.S. remanufactured goods and parts without restrictions
• Support free cross-border data transfers and digital trade.
• Adopt science-based food import standards and good regulatory practices

Other Commitments

Investment, Technology, and National Security

• Strengthens economic security and supply chain resilience
• Collaborates on investment reviews, export controls, and duty evasion enforcement
• U.S. EXIM Bank and DFC may support critical sector investment financing

Labor, Environment, and Anti-Corruption

• Protects internationally recognized labor rights, including prohibiting forced labor
• Improves customs and trade facilitation, and addresses subsidies or distortions from state-owned enterprises.
• Enforces comprehensive anti-corruption laws.

Intellectual Property

• Maintains robust IP protection, implements international treaties, and introduces provisions on geographical indications to preserve U.S. market access, especially for cheese and meat producers.

Commercial Deals

• Aircraft procurement.
• $3.5B in U.S. agricultural products, including wheat, soy, cotton, and corn.
• $15B in energy products over 15 years.

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