Jaipur, Aug. 27 -- Navneet Jhalani, Coordinator, Rajasthan Handicrafts Exporters Association expressed concern over the US 50 per cent tariffs of Indian imports stating that their customers have halted the orders.

Jhalani informed that Rajasthan's handicraft market is worth Rs 9000 crores and being a labour-intensive sector, it provides direct and indirect employment to many people.

"Rajasthan's handicraft export is around Rs 9000 crores. Out of the total exports, 50% go to the US. Now the tariff on our products will rise to 50%. Our buyers have halted both existing and new orders. Being a labour-intensive sector, it provides direct and indirect employment to many. Three lakh people will be affected due to this," Jhalani said.

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