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TN leather sector staring at job losses up to 75,000

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August 28, 2025

UP to 75,000 jobs in Tamil Nadu's leather sector are at risk after the US doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, dealing a blow to one of the state's largest export industries and prompting calls for urgent relief from the union government.

- C SHIVAKUMAR @Chennai

Tamil Nadu produces most of India's leather goods and sends about 30% of its exports to the US. Some TN companies rely on the American market for as much as 60% of their sales.

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