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Bangladesh’s Zero-Tariff Edge: Why India’s Export Advantage Is Shrinking
India may be facing an 18% tariff in the US market, but Bangladesh’s deal has quietly changed the playing field
Feb 12, 2026 · 1 min read
While Dhaka officially faces a higher rate, special provisions could allow zero-duty access for selected textile and clothing exports, wiping out India’s narrow edge overnight. Trade expert Abhijit Das explains how this “competitive appeasement” strategy rewards countries that offer bigger concessions, leaving Indian exporters exposed.
Abhijit Das also outlines why the interim India–US deal remains fragile, with major negotiations still pending on agriculture, economic security, intellectual property, and digital trade. From shrinking textile margins to uncertain gains in engineering, gems, pharmaceuticals, and marine products, this discussion examines who really benefits from America’s tariff diplomacy — and what price India may be forced to pay for market access.
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