Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan

Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan is a fourth-generation carpet manufacturer based in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He leads Ajaz Carpets, a company deeply integrated into the region's carpet industry, which is heavily reliant on exports, particularly to the United States. Recently, Khan has been in the news due to the significant impact of Donald Trump's tariffs, which have escalated from 25% to 50%, threatening the livelihoods of millions in his community and potentially pushing many into poverty. He has expressed concern over the dire consequences these tariffs may have on local employment and the overall economy of his region, where many workers depend on the income generated from the carpet industry.