Firozabad, Aug. 7 -- The 50 percent tariff imposed by the US is giving sleepless nights to glass exporters of Firozabad, which is called the glass city.
Firozabad's glass industry, famous for its art and quality in the US, is now facing a new challenge.
US President Donald Trump has hiked the import duty by up to 50%, triggering panic among Firozabad's exporters.
Glass Manufacturers Export Association President Mukesh Bansal Tony and other major exporters have demanded economic relief and policy intervention from the government. They say that if concrete steps are not taken soon, the traditional industry of Firozabad will be on the verge of ruin.
Bansal said here today that 70 percent of handicraft items from Firozabad are e...