<h1>Minister pledges targeted support for exporters facing 50% tariffs, including export mission, liquidity easing and SEZ flexibility</h1> A government minister assured exporters of support to address steep tariffs recently imposed by a major trading partner, reaffirming commitment to protect exporters amid shifting global trade dynamics. In a meeting with export promotion councils and industry associations, officials discussed measures including an export promotion mission (budgeted at Rs 2,250 crore), short-term liquidity easing, insolvency prevention, greater SEZ flexibility, targeted import substitution, and ease-of-doing-business interventions. Exporters sought fiscal incentives, resumption of interest subsidies and market-access funds, though continuation of broad subsidies appears unlikely. Participants emphasized sector-specific relief needs after a reported 50% tariff imposition and noted recent export and import variances.