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Rohan Iyer

2 pieces in the Reader’s Voice

Published pieces

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Spinning machines and spools of threadTrade

From 50% to 18%: What the Trade Deal Is Worth to a Tiruppur Knitter

Tiruppur makes the T-shirts sold in American malls. For six months its exporters competed with a 50% handicap. An 18% tariff does not make them rich. It makes them competitive.

Rohan IyerFeb 12, 2026Read
A row of airliners parked at an airportJobs

The H-1B Fee Changed My Cousin’s Plans Overnight

My cousin had a US offer letter and a visa lottery to win. A $100,000 fee made his employer rethink the whole thing, and taught our family how fast a policy can move a career.

Rohan IyerSep 24, 2025Read