New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- A delegation of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) called on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday and received assurances of full government support to safeguard exporters' interests following the recent escalation of tariffs by the United States, said the industry body.

FIEO's delegation led by President S C Ralhan and Vice President Ravikant Kapur apprised the minister of the immediate challenges arising from higher US tariffs, including pressures on market access, competitiveness and employment in export-oriented sectors.

According to FIEO, Ralhan underlined that the exporting community needs quick and calibrated policy measures to cushion the impact, noting that exporters have been ...