India flags US forced-labour tariffs as inconsistent, warning of higher textile-apparel sourcing costs
India challenged USTR's proposed 10-12.5% forced-labour tariffs on 60 economies, citing 1,600 exempted items as evidence of inconsistency. Higher duties would raise costs for Indian textile and apparel exporters and US retailers, pressuring India-US retail sourcing supply chains.
India challenged USTR's proposed 10-12.5% forced-labour tariffs on 60 economies, calling exemptions inconsistent. Higher tariffs would raise costs for Indian textile and apparel exporters and US retailers, materially affecting India-US retail sourcing supply chains.
Why this matters
India's objection to USTR forced-labour tariffs signals rising friction in India-US retail sourcing, with textile and apparel exporters and US retailers exposed to higher duties across supply chains.
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