Tariff heat: US buyers demand discounts from Indian garment exporters
Indian garment exporters are facing immediate disruption due to a 26 per cent US tariff hike effective from April 9, 2025. US buyers are asking their Indian suppliers to share the tariff burden via discounts, which will squeeze margins. At present, orders are put on hold, and future demand is uncertain. Exporters may face stiff competition if competing countries secure tariff concessions.
Indian garment exporters are facing immediate disruption due to a 26 per cent US tariff hike effective from April 9, 2025.
US buyers are asking their Indian suppliers to share the tariff burden via discounts, which will squeeze margins.
At present, orders are put on hold, and future demand is uncertain.
Exporters may face stiff competition if competing countries secure tariff concessions.
