Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Tamil Nadu Warns of $3.9 Billion Export Loss Due to US Tariffs
Tamil Nadu is worried that new taxes from the US will hurt its businesses.
They could lose almost $4 billion in exports.
The textile industry will be hit the hardest.
Tamil Nadu is asking the Indian government for help.
The government already removed taxes on cotton, but that's not enough.
They want the US taxes removed or other ways to help businesses.
Many people could lose their jobs, especially women who work in textiles.
Tamil Nadu sends a large portion of its products to the US, so this is a big problem.
Tamil Nadu anticipates a $3.93 billion export loss in 2025-26 due to US tariffs.
The textile sector alone may face losses of $1.62 billion.
Tamil Nadu's exports to the US represent 32% of its total exports.
Job losses could range from 13% to 36% across multiple industries.
The state government is urging the Union government to address the situation.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu and the US
- What
- Tamil Nadu is requesting action from the Indian government to address the potential $3.93 billion loss in exports to the US due to the 50% US tariffs.
- When
- As of September 1, with projections for 2025-26
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India and the United States
- Why
- To protect export-driven industries, particularly textiles, and mitigate job losses.
- Projected Export Loss (2025-26)
- $3.93 billion
- Textile Sector Loss
- $1.62 billion
- TN's Share of India's Textile Exports
- 28%
- TN Exports to US (2024-25)
- 32% of total
- Potential Job Losses
- 13% to 36%
- Affected Industries
- Textiles, jewellery, machinery, auto components
- Workforce in Tiruppur Textile (Female)
- 65%
