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Karnataka Seeks Central Aid, Charts Export Diversification Path Amid US Tariff Shifts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bengaluru <\/b>\u2013 Karnataka\u2019s government is actively seeking relief measures from the Union Government to shield its exporters from the impact of new tariff impositions by the United States, State Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Ramalinga Reddy, announced on Tuesday. The call to action comes as industry leaders outline a strategic pivot towards new international markets and higher quality standards to maintain competitiveness.<\/p>\n

The Minister\u2019s statements were made at the Export Excellence Awards ceremony organized by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), where the state\u2019s top exporters were honored.<\/p>\n

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State Leadership Appeals for Federal Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Minister Reddy underscored the significant challenges emerging from the U.S. tariffs, which target key sectors for Karnataka such as textiles, engineering goods, and IT-enabled services. He expressed confidence that the Centre would intervene with incentives or relief packages and assured that the state government would continue its full support to the exporting community.<\/p>\n

\u201cExports are not just about foreign exchange earnings; they are about job creation, competitiveness, and India\u2019s global positioning. Karnataka is proud of its exporters, and the state government remains a committed partner in their progress,\u201d Reddy stated.<\/p>\n

He highlighted Karnataka\u2019s monumental contribution to national export figures, revealing the state recorded exports worth USD 159,019 million in FY 2024\u201325, securing the top position in India. The state\u2019s economic strengths lie in its robust IT, aerospace, biotechnology, coffee, textiles, and manufacturing sectors.<\/p>\n

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Beyond Trump’s Tariffs: FKCCI urges Karnataka Exporters to Diversify to New Markets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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FKCCI Outlines Strategic Roadmap for Exporters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Echoing the Minister\u2019s concerns, FKCCI President M.G. Balakrishna detailed a comprehensive roadmap for members to navigate the new trade landscape. He characterized the U.S. tariffs as an \u201cunreasonable\u201d and \u201creal threat,\u201d particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises operating on thin margins.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe imposition of tariffs by the US poses a real threat to the competitiveness of our exporters. This is not just an issue for large companies but particularly for smaller exporters,\u201d Balakrishna cautioned.<\/p>\n

The FKCCI\u2019s strategy urges a significant diversification of export destinations to reduce dependency on the American market. Key recommendations include:<\/p>\n