Archive · 6 Jan 2026
US Tariffs Hit Maharashtra's Second-Tier Cities
The United States has put tariffs on goods from India, which is causing problems for cities in Maharashtra like Solapur, Kolhapur, and Sangli.
These cities make things like clothes, towels, and car parts that they used to sell to the US.
Now, they can't sell as much, and people might lose their jobs.
The government is trying to find solutions to help these industries.
US tariffs are disrupting exports from Maharashtra's second-tier cities, affecting industries like garments, terry towels, and auto components.
Solapur's textile industry, particularly terry towel exports, has been severely impacted, with potential job losses for 15,000 workers.
Kolhapur's foundry cluster has seen a decline in US exports, with a shift towards other markets.
Sangli's auto component and textile exports to the US have significantly dropped, causing struggles for small businesses.
The Maharashtra government has appointed a committee to study the impact and propose solutions to mitigate the effects of US tariffs.
- Who
- Industries in Maharashtra's second-tier cities (Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli)
- What
- Economic impact due to US tariffs on Indian goods
- When
- Ongoing, with significant effects in 2025-26
- Where
- Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli in Maharashtra, India
- Why
- US tariffs on Indian goods have disrupted exports and local economies
- Affected Cities
- Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli
- Impacted Industries
- Garments, Terry Towels, Auto Components, Foundry
- Solapur's Terry Towel Exports
- ₹200 crore to the US (25% of production)
- Kolhapur's US Exports (2023-24)
- ₹157.43 crore
- Sangli's Auto Component Exports (2024-25)
- ₹99.96 crore to the US
- Potential Job Losses in Solapur
- 15,000 workers in textile industry
- Government Response
- Committee appointed to study impact and propose solutions