Shayeza Walid

Shayeza Walid, a Business of Fashion reporter, provides a deep dive into the chaos unleashed by the U.S. doubling of tariffs on Indian goods. She reveals how this dramatic policy shift instantly shocked suppliers, leading to factory shutdowns in hotspots like Tiruppur and Bengaluru. With migrant workers bearing the brunt of cuts and indefinite layoffs, she paints a grim picture of their daily struggles. The discussion also touches on the opaque nature of brand responsibility and the challenges workers face due to fragmented supply chains.