Tiruppur Exporters: US-Bangladesh Trade Deal Fears Overstated for India

• Tiruppur Exporters’ Association states fears of Bangladesh gaining disproportionate US market advantage are overstated.
• Concerns about the deal hurting Indian cotton farmers are misplaced, with more opportunity than risk for India's textile sector.
• India's expanding export commitments and domestic consumption protect cotton farmers, potentially leading to higher demand.
• The US-Bangladesh agreement lowers tariffs and offers zero-duty access for textiles made with US cotton, but this provision is uniformly applicable to all countries, not just Bangladesh.
• India's ongoing FTA negotiations and integrated textile value chain position it strongly for future trade agreements.