How US tariff cuts restarted Punjab’s textile and engineering factories | Trade war | Trump tariffs
Last Updated : Mar 18 2026 | 7:00 PM IST
US tariffs cuts have revived Punjab's textile and engineering sectors. Factories in Ludhiana, once running at 70-75% capacity, are ramping up production, restarting expansions, and planning to hire hundreds more workers. Amid rising costs, global tensions, and lost market share to competitors like Vietnam and Bangladesh, a fragile but hopeful recovery is underway.