India's DGTR Rebuts US Overcapacity Claims, Defends Textile Export Sector
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies has pushed back against US trade investigation findings alleging textile overcapacity, arguing domestic demand outpaces supply in key segments and the country remains a net importer of several critical raw materials.
India's DGTR has rejected US trade investigation claims of textile overcapacity, arguing domestic demand exceeds supply in key segments and the country remains dependent on imports for several critical raw materials, defending its apparel and textile export sector.
Why this matters
DGTR's pushback signals India's intent to defend textile exporters from US trade remedy actions, with implications for sourcing costs and supply chain decisions for global retail buyers.
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