Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-103
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-103
THE HINDU DATED 13TH FABRUARY 2026.
1. Zero-tariff textiles exports to the U.S.: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India is close to securing “zero tariff” access for certain textile exports to the United States, with the understanding being finalised. The event sits in the wider reset in India–U.S. trade and supply chains: U.S. buyers want reliable, non-China sourcing; India wants scale, jobs, and higher-value manufacturing. The logic is straightforward—tariff relief can quickly improve price competitiveness for Indian apparel and home textiles, especially for mass segments where margins are thin. India’s stand is to use trade concessions to deepen manufacturing and exports, while signalling compliance on quality, traceability, and labour norms to retain buyer confidence. The gist: a targeted tariff win could boost orders and employment, but the real test will be whether firms
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