Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a meeting on Monday evening with exporters from labour-intensive industries, focusing on enhancing India's global trade competitiveness amid significant challenges. The session brought together representatives from apparel, leather, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, engineering, and seafood sectors.

The discussions in the meeting were driven by the recent imposition of a 50 per cent tariff by the United States on most Indian goods, which has affected these sectors. Exporters highlighted sector-specific challenges and explored support strategies with government officials. Advertisement

The meeting was also attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, and several secret

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