Archive · 7 Sep 2025
US Tariffs Threaten Andhra Pradesh Lace Exports
The US has put a big tax on lace products from India, which is bad news for Andhra Pradesh, especially for the women who make lace.
Andhra Pradesh sends most of its lace to the US, and this new tax makes it harder to sell.
Many women could lose their jobs because of this.
They're asking the government to help them sell their lace in other countries and to lower taxes on lace to make it cheaper.
They also want to fix an old lace factory to help them.
The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian lace products.
Andhra Pradesh accounts for 80% of India's lace exports.
Over ₹300 crore worth of lace products are exported annually from AP.
The tariffs threaten the livelihood of over one lakh women artisans.
Artisans are requesting government intervention and GST reduction.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh lace exporters and artisans, US government
- What
- Impact of US tariffs on Indian lace exports
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India; United States
- Why
- US imposed a 50% tariff, potentially impacting exports and livelihoods
- Affected Exports
- Lace products
- Primary Export Destination
- United States
- AP's Export Share
- 80%
- Tariff Imposed by US
- 50%
- Artisan Concern
- Loss of livelihood
- Artisan's Request
- Reduce GST on lace products from 12% to 5%
- Additional Request
- Revival of Lace Park at Narasapuram
Sources
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