US Tariffs Threaten India's Handicraft Exports and Artisans

The US put high taxes on Indian handmade goods, like textiles and carpets.

This makes them more expensive, hurting the people who make them.

Many artisans, especially women, might lose their jobs.

These traditional crafts are a big part of India's culture and help the economy.

Exporters worry that they will lose customers and be forced to lower prices.

This could stop the growth of the craft industry, where there were already a lot of problems for artisans.

The high costs also mean that small workshops might have to close, affecting families.