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India’s CITI has warned that possible US tariffs under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 could affect textile and apparel exports. The body said MSME-led exporters may struggle to absorb extra duties in the US, their largest market. It urged closer India-US engagement, a balanced trade deal and cautioned that FTAs cannot quickly replace US demand.

Philippines’ textile and apparel imports fell 6.05 per cent year on year to $1.288 billion in January–July 2026 as textile input purchases declined, though apparel imports edged up. Exports rose 3.17 per cent to $599.30 million as yarn and fabric shipments rose 15.36 per cent, offsetting lower apparel exports; July imports fell 10.04 per cent and exports 13.44 per cent.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to new recruits in Government of India organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela. He linked youth employment to FTAs with about 40 countries, BRICS channels, start-ups and MSME cooperation. For manufacturers and sourcing teams, the speech signals focus on skilling, apprenticeships, ITI upgrades and ease ...

BKMEA survey shows Bangladesh knitwear factories face severe energy disruption, with 90 per cent citing electricity shortages and 75 per cent hit by gas crisis. Knitting output fell around 37–38 per cent, sewing about 40 per cent and dyeing 51 per cent; 87 per cent reported shipment delays. Higher fuel costs, buyer discounts, order cuts and loan-default risks are also rising.

Vietnam targets about $48 billion in textile-garment exports in 2026; eight-month shipments rose 2.9 per cent YoY to nearly $31.7 billion. Exporters face a 12.5 per cent US tariff, higher costs, fabric delays and uneven order cover for the final months. Firms are prioritising higher-value orders, market diversification, digitalisation, input control and ESG compliance.