Trump tariffs: Four narratives; one outside parliament

July 29, 2025

July 7, 2025 – July 27, 2025 | Vol.15, #27 & 28 | ISSN 3084-9330 Photo credits: La Derecha Diario Analysis Over the past two weeks, the Sinhala media – including print, television and social media platforms (as analysed through Junkipedia) – reported on the imposition of tariffs on Sri Lanka. This analysis is set out under three headings. What are the key events that attracted media attention? April 2: The U.S. president announced a 44 percent reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan imports, granting a…

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