Jayanta Samarakoon
Jayanta Samarakoon is the Chairman of the Lanka Coconut Producers' Association in Sri Lanka. He recently highlighted the serious implications of a proposed 30% tariff on coconut-related exports to the United States, emphasizing the potential threats to a key industry that generates approximately $857 million in annual export income. Samarakoon advocates for urgent government action to reduce the tariff to 20% to maintain competitiveness against other exporting countries like Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 41,338 | $84,000 | 162$ |
| Totals | 1 | 21,413,249 | 41,338 | $84,000 | 162$ |
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Sri Lanka:
Jayanta Samarakoon reported that several bodies were found after a landslide.
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Sri Lanka:
Jayanta Samarakoone is the chairman of the Sri Lanka Coconut Producers' Association and discusses the impact of tariffs on the industry.
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