# Indian garment exporters seek U.S. tariff quotas on cotton clothes 2026-08-08T09:46:03+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Indian garment exporters hope the U.S. will grant a tariff-rate quota for clothes made with American cotton, similar to concessions given to Bangladesh, Indonesia and Malaysia. Export promotion council officials told The Hindu on Wednesday that the Indian government is negotiating tariff relief, as India imports substantial U.S. cotton and is a major buyer. The quota-based concession would not cover all garment exports. Officials said India is also pursuing a bilateral trade agreement with the U.S. and faces a tariff threat due to its oil imports from Russia. They noted the U.S. garment import market is worth $80 billion, while the EU imports $120 billion, offering an alternative. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: cotton, EU market, garment exports, trade negotiations, US tariffs Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indian-garment-exporters-seek-u-s-tariff-quotas-on-cotton-clothes/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indian-garment-exporters-seek-u-s-tariff-quotas-on-cotton-clothes/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.