The International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB) has suggested forming a task force to tackle the challenges arising from the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the United States.

The proposal was made at a press briefing today at the Golden Tulip Hotel in the capital.

The ICCB recommended forming the task force under the commerce ministry and include leading exporters, importers, and officials from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and customs.

"The task force may meet at regular intervals to monitor trade trends between Bangladesh and the United States, to reduce the trade gap and suggest remedial measures, including resolving issues that hinder smooth trade between the two countries," ICCB President Mahbubur Rahman said at the event.

He appreciated the prompt action taken by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in convening an emergency meeting to assess the impact of the US tariff and to formulate an appropriate response strategy.

"The government is heading in the right direction. If it forms a task force and monitors the situation daily, it will be easier to negotiate and manage the impact effectively," he added.

ICCB Vice President Naser Ezaz Bijoy, MCCI President Kamran T Rahman, MCCI Vice President Simeen Rahman, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed, BAB Chairman Abdul Hai Sarkar, and former BKMEA President Fazlul Hoque were also present at the event.