Economy

India-US Trade Deal Likely To Retain Tariff Safeguard

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

India and the US are likely to retain a tariff safeguard in their proposed trade agreement, allowing either country to revise its commitments if the other changes previously agreed tariff terms, a government official said, according to Moneycontrol. The safeguard, included in the February 6

Trade & Market

Indian Textile Exporters Face Competitive Pressure In US Despite Lower Section 301 Tariff: Emkay Research

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

Indian textile and apparel exporters may face increased competitive pressure in the US market despite India being placed in a relatively favourable tariff bracket under the latest Section 301 measures, according to a report by Emkay Research. The report noted that India has been subjected to a 10 per cent Section 301 tariff, lower than […]

Industry

US Tariff Decision Puts Indian Textile & Apparel Exporters At Competitive Disadvantage, Says CITI

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Indian goods following investigations conducted under Section 301 by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) related to the enforcement of prohibitions on imports produced with forced labour. CITI

Trade & Market

India Continues Talks On U.S. Tariff Proposal

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

India is continuing discussions with the United States following the conclusion of a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigation into import-related measures adopted by 60 economies, including India, under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974. The USTR has proposed additional tariffs on imports from the affected economies as part of the investigation. However, […]