Trump Tariff: 30 Lakh Posts in the State at risk, special package sought from the center

Last updated: August 16, 2025, 22:53 The possibility of increasing import duties by America has raised the concern of Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to Premier Modi demanding a special financial relief package. Jobs of millions of people in Tamil Nadu are at risk due to Trump’s tariff. (Image: Ai) New -Delhi. The US increase in India imports has raised the concern of Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to Premier Narendra Modi on Saturday that this move could have a major impact on the industry and state employment. He demanded a special financial relief package such as Kovid naked from the center. Stalin said in his letter that the US is expected to increase the current 25% fee by 50%. In such a situation, Tamil Nadu can get a huge shock, because a large part of his exports depends on America. He said 20% of India’s total exports went to the US in the past financial year, while the destination of 31% of Tamil Nadu was this market. The chief minister said that the manufacturing sector and employment scenario of the state would be badly affected by this fee increase. Especially labor-dominated sectors such as clothing, clothing, machinery, car components, jewelery jewelers, leather, shoes, sea products and chemicals will do the most damage. He warned that if the speed of export delayed, the work of millions of people could be at stake. According to the data, in 2024-25, Tamil Nadu contributed 28% to the country’s total textile exports. About 75 Lakh people work in this area. Stalin expressed the anticipation that approximately 3 million jobs could be threatened immediately by increasing the fee. Immediately The need for concrete steps requested from the center should be taken immediately that concrete steps should be taken immediately to reduce this crisis. This includes the implementation of 5% of the same GST by determining the inverted duty structure on the human fiber and removing the import tax on cotton. Apart from this, the special interest awards scheme must be given to all the exporters involved so that their liquidity can be maintained and the costs can be reduced. In a life letter of millions of people, Stalin said in a letter to the prime minister: “Tamil Nadu’s manufacturing sector is facing an unprecedented crisis. The existence of millions is in danger, so I request you to discuss with the relevant ministries and industrial organizations and immediately interview.” He also appreciated the efforts of the central government for mutually beneficial trade agreement with the US, but clearly said that the concerns of the states could not be ignored by protecting national interests. About the Author Rakesh Singh Rakesh Singh is a main editor with 14 years of experience in media and publication. International matters, politics and agricultural areas of interest. Many articles written by Rakesh Singh published in … Read more Rakesh Singh is a editor -in -chief with 14 years of experience in media and publication. International matters, politics and agricultural areas of interest. Click here to add many articles written by Rakesh Singh published in … Read more to add News 18 as your favorite news source on Google. Location: New -delhi, Delhi First published: 16 August 2025, 22:53 IST Homebusiness Trump Tarif: 30 Lakhbane in the state, 30 lakh -work at risk, special package claimed from the center