Indian exporters say 50% US tariff 'impossible' to cope with

American clients ask for discounts that are seen as unsustainable

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Under a 25% U.S. tariff, Indian exporters could be competitive with those from other Asian nations, but this is unlikely under a 50% tariff, analysts say. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

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BENGALURU -- Sukumar Subramaniam, managing director of textile products manufacturer Sarathy Exports in the southern Indian city of Karur, is bracing himself for some tough negotiations.

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