Srinagar, Feb 3, Feb. 4 -- Sheikh Ashiq, Committee of Administration, Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) and former President of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), has warmly welcomed the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), describing it as a transformative boon for Kashmir's handmade carpet and handicraft industry. Representing a sector deeply intertwined with the region's cultural heritage, CEPC highlights how this agreement addresses longstanding tariff barriers that have challenged Kashmiri exporters in global markets. Kashmir contributes significantly to India's handmade carpet exports, with nearly 60 per cent of the country's shipments destined for the US-its largest market. Alongside the European Union, th...