Indian Apparel Exporters Call for Urgent Government Support Amid Rising US Tariffs

In a pressing call to action, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) appealed for swift fiscal intervention from the government following the US administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50%.

The AEPC chairman, Sudhir Sekhri, cautioned that this substantial hike poses a grave threat to the micro and medium apparel enterprises, primarily those heavily reliant on the US market.

Indian ready-made garment exports largely target America, which accounted for 33% of exports in 2024, a significant share at risk without governmental support. Washington's recent tariff escalation responds to India's continued purchases of Russian oil.

(With inputs from agencies.)