New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman Dr A Sakthivel met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and held detailed discussions on key challenges facing the apparel export sector, including the impact of recent US tariff actions, the need for interest subvention support, and constraints related to market diversification.

According to the council, the Vice President assured the AEPC Chairman that the issues raised would be referred to the concerned ministries for early redressal and appropriate action.

US Tariff Action Poses Immediate Risk

Following the meeting, Dr Sakthivel, in a letter to the Vice President, highlighted the urgent need for an India-US tariff resolution to protect India's apparel and textile ex...