US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on India took effect on August 27. The consequences for exporters have been predictably dire, with exports to the US falling by $1.3Bn (~20%) from August to September. Garment exporters in Tirupur have reported multiple order losses, and tens of thousands of workers facing the looming prospect of job losses.

The meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has further altered the game. Trump has already announced that US tariffs on China will be cut to 47%, lower than the tariffs on India, which would be a huge setback for our short- and long-term growth and welfare ambitions.

On the bright side, recent signalling from both India and the US has been relatively positive. We must capitalise by doubling down on negotiations with the US to secure

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