Trump's initial tariff proposals in April - which were lower for India than for the rival Asian garment hubs of Bangladesh, Vietnam and China - had been seen as an opportunity for India to rapidly expand in the $16 billion apparel exports market.
FILE PHOTO: People work at a garment factory in Tiruppur, in the Southern state of Tamil Nadu, India, April 23, 2025.
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