Archive · 2 Aug 2025
US Tariffs Threaten $37 Billion Indian Textile Industry
India's textile industry, which makes clothes and other fabrics, is facing a big problem.
The United States has said it will charge extra taxes (tariffs) on things imported from India.
This could hurt the textile industry, which makes $37 billion a year and employs millions of people.
Because of the tariffs, India's clothes will become more expensive than those made in other countries, potentially leading to job losses and factory closures.
The industry is asking the government to help them find ways to sell their products in other markets, like Europe and Canada.
US tariffs threaten India's $37 billion textile exports and 45 million jobs.
A 25% US tariff on Indian imports puts the industry at a disadvantage.
Exporters may sell below cost to survive, risking factory closures.
India's textile market share in the US has grown from 4.5% (2020) to 6% (2024).
Industry urges government to speed up FTA negotiations and seek relief.
- Who
- Indian textile exporters and the US government.
- What
- US tariffs threaten India's textile exports.
- When
- Spring-Summer 2026
- Where
- India and the US
- Why
- Due to the US's decision to implement a 25% tariff on Indian imports.
Industry Concerns
US Perspective
Tariffs
Industry Concerns
Indian exporters fear loss of competitiveness.
US Perspective
The US government aims to protect its own industries.
- Export Value
- $37 billion
- US Tariff
- 25%
- Jobs at Risk
- 45 million
- US Market Share (2024)
- 6%
- Key Official
- Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of AEPC
