India US Trade Agreement: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called on exporters to remain optimistic amid changing global trade dynamics, including recent tariff pressures from the United States. Addressing industry representatives, particularly carpet manufacturers from Bhadohi, Yogi said such challenges should be treated as a pivot toward new and reliable markets such as the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
Policy Reforms and Trade Platforms Strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s Export Base
India US Trade Agreement: Yogi Adityanath highlighted the role of structural reforms like the Goods and Services Tax and state-led initiatives such as the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show. These measures, he said, have reduced bottlenecks for micro, small and medium enterprises and allowed local producers to engage directly with international buyers.
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Traditional Export Stars: Varanasi Silk and Bhadohi Carpets Lead the Way
Under the One District One Product programme, heritage industries are regaining global relevance.
Products drawing strong overseas demand include:
- Varanasi Silk: Banarasi sarees and silk fabrics are exported to Europe, West Asia, and Southeast Asia
- Bhadohi Carpets: Hand-knotted wool and silk carpets are finding renewed demand in the UK and Gulf countries
Quality upgrades, branding, and export facilitation have helped these sectors recover from years of stagnation.
Kanpur Leather and Noida Tech Reflect UP’s Industrial Shift
The Chief Minister also pointed to the state’s new leather and footwear policy, aimed at creating nearly twenty-two lakh jobs.
Highlighted manufacturing segments include:
- Leather footwear and finished leather goods from Kanpur and Agra
- Leather accessories and components from Unnao
- Electronics, mobile components, and industrial equipment from Noida
Can Uttar Pradesh Hit the Rs 5 Trillion Target by 2030?
Despite external challenges, Yogi expressed confidence that infrastructure expansion and trade agreements, including progress on India–EU negotiations, will sustain export growth. The state aims to scale exports toward Rs 5 trillion by 2030.
