Export orders worth nearly ₹12,000 crore have been lost for the Tiruppur textiles industry in Tamil Nadu since the implementation of the new tariff by the US government from August 27. There has been around 30 per cent reduction in production capacity but there has been no shut down of units or job losses as yet.

When the tariff was implemented, there was widespread fear of closure of units and job losses. However, this did not happen, industry players note. The major impact due to the tariff is expected to be seen in 2026, as most purchase orders for 2025 were placed before the tariffs came into effect, they add.

Currently, factories dealing with US orders are exporting at discounted prices with over 25 per cent. Factory closures and worker layoffs are likely to occur in 2026 if the tar

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