综述｜印度纺织服装业对美大幅上调关税表示强烈担忧

Group 1 - The U.S. has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian products, raising the total tariff rate to 50%, which significantly impacts the competitiveness of India's textile and apparel industry [1] - The U.S. is the largest market for Indian textile and apparel exports, accounting for about one-third of India's total apparel export value [1] - The Indian apparel manufacturing sector anticipates a potential decline in exports by $2.5 billion to $3 billion due to the increased tariffs [1] Group 2 - Some Indian factories have received requests from clients to suspend orders, while others are trying to ship as much as possible before the full 50% tariff is implemented [2] - Companies in the textile and leather sectors are facing significant challenges, with potential job losses due to the impact of the tariffs [2] - The Indian apparel export promotion council has indicated that without direct financial support from the government, small and medium-sized enterprises focused on the U.S. market may face severe difficulties [2]