Experts have mixed opinions about impact of US tariffs on job market
Even if these US tariffs do come about, we’ll definitely figure out a way of redirecting or diversifying our trade to other markets. Therefore, at this point in time, we aren’t seeing any signs of a slowdown or loss of jobs.
At this point in time, we aren’t seeing any signs of a slowdown or loss of jobs. This also by extension means that our jobs are largely in service of domestic demand too, with the exception of some sectors like ITeS among others. Our exports to the USA are USD 87 billion, which is roughly about 2.2 per cent of our overall GDP. Largely pharma, electronics etc. won’t be affected for now, which will further limit the export exposure to industries such as textiles, gems and jewellery among others.
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