The recent imposition of a 27% tariff on Indian gems and jewellery imports by the US is likely to significantly reduce demand in its largest export market, causing potential job cuts in the heavily manual labor-dependent industry. Exporters anticipate that without favorable trade negotiations, there could be a 30-50% decline in US exports.
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