Govt steps up FTA push as US tariffs strain textile exports; relief measures in pipeline

India is intensifying its trade negotiations and support measures to cushion textile exporters from US tariff pressures. The government is accelerating talks on FTAs with the UK, EU and US, rolling out RBI-linked trade relief, credit guarantees and new export-promotion frameworks. Despite global headwinds, India’s textile exports have largely held steady, supported by diversification and strong growth in MMF and technical textiles. Infrastructure programmes such as PM MITRA parks and the PLI scheme are expected to further strengthen long-term competitiveness.