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To bypass American tariffs, textile exporters from South Gujarat may soon route their shipments to the US via Oman.
A visiting delegation from the Oman Chamber of Commerce shared this possibility during a meeting with office-bearers of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), highlighting the incentives Oman offers for setting up industries and inviting local entrepreneurs to explore investment opportunities there.
As part of SGCCI’s Global Connect initiative, Redha Juma Mohammed Ali Al Saleh board member and former president of the Oman Chamber of Commerce visited the chamber in Surat and met SGCCI president Nikhil Madrasi and other office-bearers.
The discussion focused on strengthening business cooperation and people-to-people ties between Oman and South Gujarat.
During the interaction, Redha Al Saleh shared that the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is in its final stages and expected to be signed by the end of this year. He said the agreement would significantly boost bilateral trade.
Citing challenges faced by Indian exporters due to American tariff barriers, he suggested that Indian particularly South Gujarat’s textile — exporters could use Oman as a trade route to access the US market. Oman already has a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, enabling duty-free trade benefits.
He further outlined that Oman offers an extensive logistics network, including major ports such as Sohar, Salalah, Duqm, and Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat — all of which serve as vital international maritime trade hubs.