South Asia Diary: Lankan consumers reel under import ban
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Mar 02, 2021, 06:55 IST | Updated: Mar 02, 2021, 06:55 IST
The protectionist trade policy of President Gotabaya appears to be recoiling. The ban on non-essential consumer goods has resulted in sky-high prices and poor quality. So why is the government sticking to this policy? Mariam Wardak tells you more.
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