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US tariff row: Russia far from being a key apparel market for India

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• India's garment exports face risks from US tariffs of **%** and a possible additional duty, while efforts to boost trade with Russia show weak results.
• Exports to Russia fell **.**% to $**.*** million in January–May 2025, just **.**% of India's $**.*** billion total.
• By contrast, the US accounted for $**.*** billion, or **.**%, highlighting India's continued market dependence.