The United States has imposed a 19% tariff on Pakistani exports, a rate lower than the 25% tariff imposed on Indian goods, marking the lowest reciprocal trade tariff in South Asia. This tariff came shortly after the US and Pakistan concluded a trade deal, which also includes US support to help Pakistan build substantial oil reserves. Pakistani officials and industry representatives have expressed mixed reactions; while some view the tariff as a diplomatic acknowledgment of good relations under the Trump administration, others had hoped for a tariff as low as 15% to better support export growth. The trade agreement is expected to open new avenues for Pakistani exports, although detailed assessments of its economic impact remain pending. Additionally, Pakistan’s salt exports to China have increased by 33% in 2025. The US offer to assist Pakistan with oil reserves is seen as a positive development but contingent on Pakistan implementing necessary reforms.