Trade & Market

US Imposes Additional 12.5% Tariff On Turkish Apparel Exports

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced additional customs duties ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners following investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 related to the enforcement of restrictions on goods produced

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

Tete-A-Tete

KKP Fine Linen Highlights Unwavering Focus On Sustainability And Innovation At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Consumer dynamics have changed drastically. Globally, buyers are prioritizing sustainability and price sensitivity. For India, this creates a dual opportunity and challenge, states P. Manikandan.   At Heimtextil 2025, KKP Fine Linen, a leading manufacturer of premium home textiles, highlighted its unwavering focus on sustainability and innovation. Known for its vertically