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US tariffs ruin education dreams for children in India’s diamond hub

Al JazeeraEN 6 min read 100% complete by By Anuj Behal and Suchak PatelDecember 9, 2025 at 01:13 AM
US tariffs ruin education dreams for children in India’s diamond hub
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US tariffs are negatively impacting the education of children in Surat, India, a major diamond processing hub. Diamond worker Alpesh Bhai, who once aspired to provide his children with private education, was forced to move them to public schools due to financial strain. A combination of factors, including the Russia-Ukraine war's impact on diamond supplies starting in 2022 and recently implemented US tariffs, have reduced diamond workers' incomes. This has led to a growing number of families being unable to afford private school fees, jeopardizing their children's educational opportunities. The India Diamond Workers Union is urging government intervention to address the rising number of school dropouts.

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Key Player Opposition Context
India ×250% Surat 60% Alpesh Bhai ×280%

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us tariffs 90% education 80% diamond industry 80% india 70% school dropouts 70% private school 60% supply chains 50% public school 50% layoffs 40%

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Very Negative
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Al Jazeera
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90%
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Surat

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