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Chennai: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan expressed confidence that the challenges faced by Tiruppur’s knitwear exporters due to the recent increase in US import duty will soon be resolved through constructive dialogue and government intervention.
Speaking to reporters during his visit to the textile city, Radhakrishnan said the central government is in constant touch with the US to find a solution that protects the interests of Indian exporters.
“Hard work never goes in vain. There will definitely be a good solution to the problem caused by the increase in US tariffs. Talks are underway with US President Donald Trump and senior officials,” he said.
The Vice President assured that the Government is fully aware of the concerns of the textile industry and is committed to ensuring a fair and favorable outcome.
He said, “Tiruppur has been the pride of India’s textile exports and its entrepreneurs have shown remarkable resilience. I am confident that exports to the United States will double in the coming years.”
This was Radhakrishnan’s first visit to Coimbatore and Tiruppur after assuming the post of Vice President. He expressed his delight at returning to the region and called it “a land of enterprise and discipline”.
He said, “It is by the grace of Avinashi Appan that I have reached this position. I am proud to be back among the people who symbolize hard work and progress.”
He urged the business community not to lose hope and continue to work with determination.
He said, “There will be good and bad times, but consistent hard work will always bear fruit. The upliftment of society and prosperity of our nation must remain our ultimate goal.”
Radhakrishnan also underlined the growing global attention towards India’s leadership and economic progress.
The Vice President said, “The whole world is watching what our Prime Minister Narendra Modi says and does. Under his leadership, India is on the path of rapid development and the achievements of Tiruppur are a shining example of the country’s industrious spirit.”
–IANS