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India, Saudi Arabia To Deepen Trade In RMG And Technical Textiles

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H.E. Khalil ibn Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, met Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at Udyog Bhawan on October 14, to strengthen cooperation in the textile sector

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Online Marketplace Loopholes Pose Economic Risks In The EU

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has generated significant efficiency gains and consumer benefits across Europe, but it has also exposed structural weaknesses in the EU’s regulatory framework. A coalition of 64 organisations, ranging from NGOs to industry associations has warned that persistent loopholes in online trade are undermining the integrity of the single market,

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Indian Silk Exporters Explore New Markets In Kenya

Textile Insights October 9, 2025

A delegation from the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC) visited Nairobi from October 6–7, 2025, as part of efforts to expand India’s silk export footprint in East Africa and strengthen bilateral trade ties with Kenya. The visit featured the Mega Silk Exhibition-cum-Buyer Seller Meet, inaugurated by H.E. Dr. Adarsh Swaika, High Commissioner of India […]

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Trump’s Tariffs Put Indian Textile Exports Under Pressure

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Trump’s tariffs have exposed vulnerabilities in over-dependence on a single export market, while the cotton duty suspension highlights the delicate balance between protecting exporters and safeguarding farmers. The global textile trade has been shaken once again with the return of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. Branded as “Trump Tariffs 2.0,” the measures mark a

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Kenya Pushes For Trade Pact With US As AGOA Expiry Nears

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Kenya has stepped up last-minute negotiations with the United States to secure a reciprocal trade agreement ahead of the looming expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a cornerstone of Africa–US trade relations for more than two decades. A high-level Kenyan delegation, led by Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, traveled to Washington, D.C., […]

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US Textile And Apparel Imports Up 2.5% In June

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) reported that U.S. imports of textiles and apparel reached 8.56 billion square metre equivalents (MSME) in June 2025, up 2.5% compared to the same month last year. Textile imports totaled 6.53 billion MSME, a 3.1% increase, while apparel imports edged up 0.5% to 2.04 billion MSME. For the […]

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US Apparel Imports Shift: China Down, Asia Up

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The US textile and apparel (T&A) import market saw a sharp reshuffle in July 2025, with Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India strengthening their positions even as China’s exports continued to fall steeply. According to OTEXA data analysed by CITI, Vietnam’s shipments to the US rose 14.2% year-on-year, while Bangladesh grew 5.2% in July. India clocked 9.1% […]

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Global Home Textile Market To Hit US$ 192.8 Bn By 2029, Asia-Pacific Driving Growth

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The global home textile market, valued at US$ 148.23 billion in 2022, is projected to reach US$ 192.83 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% between 2023 and 2029, according to Valuates Reports. China leads global production with a 32% share, followed by Europe (16%) and India (15%), making Asia-Pacific the fastest-growing region […]

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US Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs

Textile Insights September 1, 2025

A US appeals court has struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, ruling they were unlawfully imposed under emergency economic powers. In a 7-4 decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries, including China, Mexico and Canada were “invalid as contrary to law.” The […]

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US Tariffs On India Open Doors For Bangladesh Exports

Textile Insights August 28, 2025

Bangladesh is set to benefit from a major shift in US trade dynamics after Trump imposed a 50% tariff on a range of Indian goods, much higher than Bangladesh’s 20% counter-tariff. This gap gives Bangladeshi exporters a clear price advantage in the US market, particularly in ready-made garments, leather goods, agro-processed foods, handicrafts, jute, plastics, […]