Archive · 25 Jul 2026
India Gains Relative Advantage in US Tariffs
India's textile industry is in a better position now compared to 6-9 months ago because of changes in US tariffs.
This gives India an advantage over countries like China and Vietnam.
However, there are still big challenges.
Indian exporters need to work harder, be more efficient, and sell to more countries, not just the US.
Just having better tariffs won't fix everything.
They also need to use trade agreements better to help grow their apparel exports.
India's textile industry has gained a relative advantage over China and Vietnam under the latest US tariff structure.
Sanjay Jain emphasizes the need for improved productivity and efficiency.
Exporters must diversify beyond the US market.
Better use of trade agreements is crucial for growth.
Tariffs alone will not revive stagnant apparel exports.
- Who
- Sanjay Jain, ICC Textile Panel Chairman
- What
- India's textile industry's relative advantage under US tariffs
- When
- Current situation compared to 6-9 months ago
- Where
- India, US
- Why
- To improve productivity, efficiency, and diversify markets
Optimistic View
Challenges Ahead
Relative Advantage
Optimistic View
India has gained a relative advantage over China and Vietnam under the latest US tariff structure.
Challenges Ahead
The sector faces deeper challenges that tariffs alone cannot solve.
- Industry
- Textile
- Challenges
- Productivity, Efficiency, Market Diversification
- Key Figure
- Sanjay Jain
- Market Focus
- US
- Trade Agreements
- Utilization