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South Asia's Textile Industry Reels From U.S. Tariffs

Apr 15, 2025 | 19:51 GMT

Textile exports from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will suffer under new U.S. tariffs, worsening economic hardships and risking political instability.

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