<h1>Finance Minister meets textile leaders over 50% US tariff impact, urges immediate relief and structural reforms to protect jobs</h1> The Union Finance Minister convened an industry-government meeting with textile sector representatives to address economic challenges, notably a recently announced 50% US tariff alleged to have sharply reduced state exports and threatened jobs. State and national party officials and legislators attended, and regional leaders urged the central government to provide immediate relief and a structural reform package to protect exporters, industries and workers. Calls for coordinated central and state intervention emphasized financial support, policy measures and safeguards to mitigate export losses and employment impacts.