Indian garment exporters cut US reliance

After steep U.S. tariffs on Indian apparel disrupted orders and prompted buyers to seek discounts, Indian garment exporters are shifting sales toward Britain, Europe and, to a lesser extent, India. Orient Craft’s U.S. share has fallen from 84% to less than 10%, while Gokaldas Exports plans to raise Europe’s share of revenue and reduce its reliance on the U.S. The change reflects both the cost and uncertainty of tariffs and manufacturers’ desire to avoid depending on a single market; India’s apparel exports to the U.S. declined during the period, even as shipments to other markets increased.