The proposed imposition of fresh US tariffs on goods from nearly 60 countries, including India, over allegations of forced labour has emerged as a major concern for India’s textile and apparel industry. Terming the move a “serious threat” to the sector, Ashwin Chandran,
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, […]













