Tag: India-US Tariff Talks

“Modi’s MEGA Now a MAHA Headache”: Jairam Ramesh, TMC Slam Govt as Trump Tariffs, H-1B Row Hit India

“The Trump double tariff has come into effect. This will hit labour-intensive exports—textiles, gems & jewellery, leather, marine products, and engineering,” he said in a post on X.

August 27, 2025

Trump’s 50% Tariff Order on Indian Imports Comes Into Effect; Pharma, Electronics Among Key Exemptions

Trump had earlier accused India of maintaining “the highest tariffs and most strenuous non-monetary trade barriers in the world,” while continuing to buy energy and defense equipment from Russia.

August 27, 2025

Shringla Hopes Modi-Trump Partnership Can Pave Way for India-US FTA Amid 50% Tariff Shock

“One thing I know is that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi enjoy a very close and special partnership. Hopefully, we will find a way to conclude a mutually beneficial FTA early rather than late,” Shringla noted.

August 27, 2025

Jaishankar Hits Back at US Tariffs, Vows to Safeguard Farmers and Small Producers

Jaishankar also underlined that India’s decisions were rooted in its national interest and strategic autonomy. “The choices we make are our right. That is the essence of strategic autonomy,” he said.

August 23, 2025

Indian equities open lower; Nifty slips below 25,000 before US tariffs come in effect

Market experts highlighted that the sentiment remains fragile, with traders unwilling to take aggressive positions.

August 22, 2025

US Tariffs on Russian Oil ‘Unjustified’: Moscow Envoy Says India-Russia Ties Growing Despite Pressure

Highlighting the alternative opportunities available, he noted, “If Indian goods face difficulties in the US market, the Russian market is welcoming Indian exports.”

August 20, 2025

White House Says Trump Imposed Tariffs on India to Pressure Russia Over Ukraine War

Trump recently doubled India’s tariffs to 50 per cent, raising an additional 25 per cent on the previously announced 25 per cent duty. According to Leavitt, the move was intended as “secondary pressure” on Moscow.

August 20, 2025

70% of Indian Exports to US Hit by Trump’s 50% Tariff; ICRIER Urges Negotiation, Relief, and Diversification

ICRIER observed that buyers in these categories can easily switch sourcing, which gives US importers leverage and weakens India’s position in negotiations.

August 16, 2025

PM Modi Vows to Shield Farmers from Unfavourable Policies Amid US Trade Pressure

His remarks come against the backdrop of heightened trade tensions with the United States, which has imposed a 25% additional tariff on Indian goods, terming it a ‘penalty’ for India’s purchase of Russian oil.

August 15, 2025

India Right to Resist US Tariff Pressure, Says Former Diplomat Vikas Swarup

“If you cave in to a bully, then the bully will increase his demands,” Swarup told ANI, cautioning that giving in would only embolden further demands.

August 14, 2025