Indian exporters shift to air shipment to beat 25% additional tariff

Indian garment exporters are rushing shipments by air to avoid an additional 25 per cent US tariff effective Aug 27, which would raise duties to 50 per cent.
Consignments must reach US ports by September 16 to qualify for the lower rate.
With sea freight too slow, exporters are relying on costly air cargo.
Industry groups warn of heavy losses, job cuts, and pressure across India’s textile value chain.