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Welcome, listeners, to India Tariff News and Tracker. Here is your update for Monday, October 27, 2025. The latest tariff battle between the United States and India is heating up, with significant headlines and potential turning points that could impact both economies.

President Donald Trump earlier this year imposed punitive tariffs totaling 50 percent on a range of Indian goods. This measure is part of Trump’s response to India’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil, which now meets about a third of India's energy needs according to UkrAgroConsult. The US president first announced a 25 percent tariff on India, then foll...

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India and the United States are on the brink of finalizing a crucial trade deal that could dramatically reduce the punitive tariffs imposed by President Trump earlier this year. According to multiple sources including The Star and Business Standard, the tariff rate on Indian goods could be slashed from the current 50 percent down to approximately 15 to 16 percent, marking a significant shift in the trade relationship between the two nations.

The current situation remains complex. Trump initially imposed a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on India, then added another 25 percent secondary duty...

Good afternoon listeners. Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker for October 24th, 2025.

Significant developments are unfolding in US-India trade relations as both countries edge closer to a comprehensive trade deal. India and the United States have progressed to the legal drafting stage of their bilateral trade agreement, with both sides seeing convergence on most outstanding issues. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal recently concluded talks in Washington last week, and officials report that not much difference remains between the two nations.

The urgency for this deal comes as India currently faces a 50 percent US tariff rate on...

Listeners, major headlines today point to a pivotal moment in US-India trade relations, with reports confirming that the two nations are on the brink of a long-awaited trade agreement. According to The New Indian Express, Washington is poised to sharply reduce tariffs on Indian exports—from current rates averaging about 50 percent down to around 15 or 16 percent—in return for India’s agreement to gradually decrease its reliance on Russian crude oil imports.

Bloomberg, citing sources including India’s Mint newspaper, describes this forthcoming deal as months in the making and suggests it could be announced during a summit between...

Today, listeners, we're diving into the complex and evolving landscape of trade relations between the United States and India. The imposition of tariffs by the US has significantly impacted India's economic strategy and trade dynamics.

Recently, the US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, a move that has been partly attributed to India's continued import of Russian crude oil. According to reports, about half of these tariffs are in response to India's refusal to halt Russian oil purchases. The US views these imports as helping fund Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

President Trump has repeatedly...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your podcast for the latest headlines, numbers, and analysis on India-US tariffs as of October 19, 2025.

US-India trade relations have shifted dramatically in recent months, following President Trump’s administration imposing a sweeping 50 percent tariff on all Indian goods, effective since August 27. This policy move was intended to rebalance trade but has instead created immediate and harsh consequences for Indian exporters. The Economic Times and Business Standard report that merchandise exports from India to the US shrank by 11.9 percent in September, dropping to $5.5 billion, after edging up by 7 percent in August as...

Listeners, today's top story is the unprecedented 50% U.S. tariff on most Indian goods, a direct result of actions taken under former President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order. Effective since August 27th, these tariffs combine an initial 10% baseline duty, a 25% reciprocal tariff, and an additional 25% penalty specifically targeting sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, leather, auto parts, chemicals, agricultural products, machinery, marine products, and more. This marks the steepest tariff hike India has ever faced from a major trading partner, with only pharmaceuticals, electronics, energy, and critical minerals exempt in order to protect key U.S. supply chain interests, as...

Listeners, today’s spotlight is on India and the latest developments in US tariff policy under former President Donald Trump. As of October 2025, the US tariff on Indian goods stands at a steep 50 percent, the highest among America’s major trading partners. This dramatic rate resulted from two sequential hikes—first a 25 percent reciprocal tariff in August, followed by an additional 25 percent penal tariff aimed at sectors like textiles, gems, jewelry, leather, auto parts, and chemicals. The stated justification for these measures was geopolitical: India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil and its leadership role in the BRICS alliance, both factors...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. As of October 2025, India’s trade relations with the United States remain at the center of global headlines, with tariffs and negotiations dominating the discussion. The most impactful development shaping the mood today is the United States’ imposition of exceptionally high tariffs on Indian goods, particularly textiles, with rates currently at 50 percent for many products—double or more what competitors such as Bangladesh and Vietnam face, as reported by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry’s latest survey.

Industry sources note that this tariff burden has delivered a major blow to India...

Listeners, here’s your October 12th, 2025 edition of the India Tariff News and Tracker, focusing on the latest in US-India trade relations and tariffs under President Trump.

As of today, tariffs between the United States and India have reached historically high levels. The Trump administration doubled the tariff rate on Indian goods to a steep 50 percent this August, after initially imposing a 25 percent tariff earlier in the summer. This move was directly linked to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, a point of contention for Washington. These rates cover a wide array of exports—everything from textiles and ph...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. The big story today is the ongoing impact of the Trump administration’s tariff policy, which continues to send shockwaves through India’s export sector and broader economy. President Donald Trump, in his effort to address what he describes as unfair trading relationships and to put pressure on India for its ongoing purchases of Russian oil, has imposed a 50 percent tariff on most Indian exports to the United States as of August this year, with warnings of even steeper rates in case negotiations stall, according to reporting by Economic Times and AgFunderNews. Duration: 00:04:23

Listeners, today’s biggest story involves fresh tariffs by the United States that are sending ripples across global trade, and especially through India’s export sector. On October 1st, 2025, the U.S. government implemented major new import tariffs on specific foreign goods. According to The Legal, the new tariff rates are sharp: branded and patented pharmaceutical products are now facing a 100% import tariff, heavy trucks are set at 25%, upholstered furniture at 30%, and kitchen and bath cabinets at 50%. While there is a carve-out for generic drugs, and the majority of these generics—nearly 90% prescribed in the U.S. and heavily manufactured in Ind...

Indian and US tariff tensions are making headlines today, with new developments and ongoing negotiations capturing attention. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi just hours ago, detailing the current deadlock between Washington and New Delhi. He revealed that India is actively negotiating American tariffs that now reach up to 50 percent on Indian exports. These tariffs were first imposed during former US President Donald Trump’s administration and include an initial 25 percent duty on Indian shipments, plus an additional 25 percent penalty tied specifically to India’s continued import of Russian crude oil.
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As of today, October 3, 2025, the United States has imposed significant tariffs on Indian imports, heightening trade tensions between the two nations. In August, the U.S. introduced a tariff rate that reportedly varies; some sources indicate a 25% duty on nearly all imports from India, while others suggest a higher rate of 50% under specific circumstances. This move is part of broader trade tensions, with the U.S. also urging other countries, like those in the European Union, to impose even harsher tariffs on Indian goods.

The International Monetary Fund projected earlier this year that India's GDP would grow by 6.4...

Listeners, it’s Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, and you’re tuned in to India Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to update for the critical headlines and rates shaping US-India trade in the Trump era.

President Trump issued a Section 232 Proclamation on September 29th that slashed US tariffs on Indian wood products and furniture, including softwood lumber and kitchen cabinets, from a steep 50 percent to a much more manageable 10 to 25 percent. According to policy think tank GTRI, this move provides major relief, making Indian furniture and cabinetry more competitive in the American market, and is expected to boost Indian exports sign...

As of September 29, 2025, there’s a major escalation in tariff tensions between the United States and India, with direct implications for industries, exporters, and trade policy worldwide. After President Donald Trump’s historic re-election, his administration announced a sweeping set of supplementary tariffs affecting a range of Indian exports. The most headline-grabbing move was the rapid imposition of an additional 25% tariff on a broad list of Indian goods—soon followed by raising duties on select categories, notably textiles, gems and jewelry, auto components, and crucially, pharmaceuticals, to effective rates as high as 50%. According to SamvadaWorld, many in the US administration justif...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker for Sunday, September 28th, 2025.

This week, India continues to face intense pressure from Washington as President Trump’s administration maintains and even escalates tariffs on Indian goods. According to the Times of India and NDTV, the United States currently enforces a 50 percent tariff on most Indian imports, with a further 25 percent penalty levied due to India’s ongoing purchases of Russian crude oil. In a major turn, starting October 1st, the US will more than double down with a 100 percent tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical products from India, a move...

Listeners, today’s top headline is the dramatic escalation of tariffs between the United States and India under President Donald Trump’s latest trade policy. Just announced, starting October 1, Trump’s administration is imposing a sweeping set of new tariffs targeting imports from several countries—with India squarely in the crosshairs. India’s pharmaceutical industry faces a particularly steep challenge, as the US will levy a 100 percent tariff on imported pharmaceutical drugs. Trump posted that exemptions will apply only to pharma firms immediately building or expanding manufacturing facilities within the United States. As The Indian Express details, this move is positioned...

Listeners, today’s top story: India and the United States remain locked in tense trade talks as a wave of new punitive tariffs threatens to reshape economic ties. The most pressing headline comes out of Washington, where controversial Trump tariffs on Indian goods have not only been doubled to a staggering 50% but have also been joined by a dramatic $100,000 H-1B visa fee impacting Indian tech professionals. According to Inconnect News, these tariffs, paired with costly visa restrictions, landed after the US cited India’s continued import of Russian crude oil as the chief reason—prompting the US to add a 25 p...

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The biggest headline today is the seismic effect of President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on most Indian goods exported to the United States. According to The Economic Times, September marks the first full month all major export categories from India face this steep penalty. India’s exports to the US dropped by 22.2% between May and August, falling from $8.8 billion to $6.9 billion. The sharpest contractions were seen in sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery, chemicals, and solar panels, which are particularly vulnerable to pric...

India Tariff News and Tracker brings listeners urgent updates on the evolving tariff situation between the United States and India, with an intense spotlight on recent decisions and ongoing negotiations. On August 7th, 2025, the United States implemented a sweeping 25 percent tariff rate on Indian imports, part of a broader executive order under President Donald Trump targeting nearly 70 countries for adjustments in reciprocal tariffs. This was quickly followed by an additional 25 percent penalty on India’s purchases of Russian oil, boosting the overall duty on Indian goods entering the US to a dramatic 50 percent according to TaxTMI.

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Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker—your essential source for the latest developments on US tariffs impacting India. Today is September 17, 2025, and the bilateral trade landscape between Washington and New Delhi just hit a dramatic inflection point.

Donald Trump’s presidency has reshaped US-India trade relations with a series of escalating tariffs that are now sending shockwaves through Indian export sectors. According to Autocar Pro, the US imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian imports starting August 7, 2025. But that was just the beginning. By the end of August, the rate for most Indian goods rocketed to 50%—the highest in the...

Listeners, here’s your latest update on India Tariff News and Tracker for September 15, 2025.

Donald Trump’s White House has ramped up pressure on India, putting a sharp spotlight on trade. The most significant move: a 25 percent tariff applied to all imports from India effective August 7, 2025, according to TaxTMI. This major action is part of Trump’s broader executive order that reset reciprocal tariff rates on nearly 70 countries. The shake-up didn’t stop there. India’s continued large-scale purchases of Russian oil led the US to impose an additional 25 percent tariff specifically targeting those transactions, bringing India’s effective US...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we focus on the latest developments in US-India trade relations, spotlighting tariffs and their impact, with a special look at statements from former President Donald Trump and his administration.

Listeners, as of August 27, 2025, the United States significantly escalated its trade measures against India by imposing a 50% tariff on imports from the country. This unprecedented tariff hike is split—25% as a general reciprocal tariff and an additional 25% as a penalty specifically linked to India’s continued imports of Russian oil. This move follows months of diplomatic tension, with Trump and key advi...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. Here’s the latest on tariff moves, negotiations, and US-India headlines you need to know today.

Tensions have flared yet again between Washington and New Delhi after the US administration imposed a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, in addition to a specific 25 percent tariff on India’s purchases of Russian oil. As reported by the Times of India, this brings the total tariff burden on select Indian exports to the US up to 50 percent. The tariffs are part of President Trump’s ongoing campaign to wield trade barriers for both economic levera...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your trusted source for the latest updates on tariffs and US-India trade relations. Today’s headlines are dominated by the escalation of US tariffs on Indian exports under President Donald Trump’s administration, a move that’s reshaping the trade landscape and sparking heated debate on both sides of the globe.

As of August 27, 2025, Indian goods entering the United States now face a baseline tariff of 50 percent, after President Trump ordered an additional 25 percent “secondary tariff” as a penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. This sharp hike follows earl...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Sunday, September 7, 2025. Let’s get straight to the headlines on tariffs and the evolving relationship between the United States, President Trump, and India.

Big news this week: the United States has imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, specifically in response to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil. This brings the **total US tariff on many Indian goods to a staggering 50%**, taking effect for goods entering the US from August 27th. However, there’s a limited exemption for shipments already in transit before that deadline and declared...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker—a special update on the latest headlines and tariff developments between the US, President Trump, and India, recorded September 5, 2025.

The trade relationship between the United States and India has reached a new level of tension, with President Trump’s administration doubling down on tariffs targeting Indian exports. According to the latest KPMG report from September 2025, the US has sharply raised tariffs on Indian goods, increasing the rate from 25% to a staggering 50% as of August. This has delivered a significant blow to key Indian export sectors, particularly the country’s vital gems a...

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The US-India trade landscape has seen high drama this week as President Donald Trump fiercely defended his administration’s imposition of a sweeping 50 percent tariff on Indian exports, a move now firmly in effect since August 27, 2025. According to Trump, these tariffs are a direct response to what he calls a “one-sided” trade relationship and to India’s continued purchases of discounted Russian oil—actions Washington argues harm US strategic interests and domestic manufacturers. Trump’s message has been clear: for years, American companies faced steep import duties in India—citing the iconic exa...

US tariffs on Indian exports have reached an unprecedented 50 percent, with the rate doubling at the end of August. This move comes directly from President Donald Trump, who announced the new levies as both a reciprocal trade action and a penalty linked to India’s continued purchases of oil and military equipment from Russia. According to Bloomberg, Trump claimed India recently offered to cut its tariffs on US goods to zero, but said, “It’s getting late. They should have done so years ago.” Trump stated that the economic relationship has been “a totally one-sided disaster for many decades,” arguing that India’s...

Listeners, today’s breaking story is the dramatic escalation in tariffs between the United States under President Donald Trump and India, which has put bilateral trade and diplomatic relations under severe strain. As of this week, the US has imposed a staggering 50% tariff on Indian goods—the highest rate applied to any major trading partner other than Brazil, according to ScanX Trade and NDTV reports. These tariffs began with a 25% “reciprocal” duty targeting Indian exports, but quickly doubled after India signaled its intention to continue purchasing Russian oil, defying US demands to restrict those imports.

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Listeners, today’s biggest headline in US-India trade is the implementation of a staggering 50% US tariff on Indian imports as of August 27, 2025. According to Coppersmith Global Logistics and confirmed by multiple industry news outlets, the US doubled its previous 25% tariff with an additional 25% penalty hike. This combined rate now applies to nearly all Indian goods entering the American market, unless the cargo was already in transit before August 27 or qualifies for specific exemptions under certain headings in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

This dramatic escalation, as explained in recent reports from TimeTrex and VitalLaw, is rooted in two factors. Fi...

Listeners, today’s edition of India Tariff News and Tracker features what may be the most consequential trade development in years for India–U.S. relations: as of this week, a 50% tariff imposed by the United States on a range of Indian goods is officially in effect. This move was initiated under the Trump administration, which has returned to Washington and wasted no time targeting India with sweeping tariff hikes. CNBC Arabia reports this tariff applies to sectors across the board, with a particularly punishing effect on Indian textile exports—a cornerstone of India’s labor market and a major source o...

Listeners, today’s top story is the escalation of tariffs between the United States and India, with dramatic new developments set to shake trade ties this week. Starting Wednesday, Indian goods entering the US will be hit with a 50 percent tariff, as President Trump doubles down on duties in a bid to pressure India over its continued import of discounted Russian oil. This move effectively doubles the existing tariff rate, which had already been causing pain across sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, gems and jewelry, auto parts, and especially seafood, where exporters are now bracing for large-scale order cancellations.

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Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s spotlight is on a week of remarkable tension and change in the US-India economic relationship, shaped by dramatic US tariff hikes and sharp responses from Indian leaders.

US President Donald Trump has moved ahead with one of the most aggressive tariff actions in the world, imposing a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, and confirming that this rate will double to a stunning 50 percent from August 27, 2025. According to Telangana Today and Times of India, these tariffs are explicitly a response to India’s growing imports of Russian oil—an area where...

Listeners, today’s biggest headline in India-US trade relations is the historic tariff escalation announced by President Donald Trump’s administration. Starting August 27, US tariffs on Indian goods will surge to 50 percent—doubling from the previously imposed 25 percent, in direct retaliation for India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil. According to NDTV and reporting from multiple American outlets, Trump’s team accuses India of running what they’ve called a "profiteering scheme" and insists the new punitive tariffs are a response to what the administration sees as India fueling Russia’s war machine with its energy trade.

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Listeners, here’s your update for August 20, 2025, from India Tariff News and Tracker. The big headline: almost $48.2 billion worth of Indian goods headed to the United States are about to be hit with a massive 50 percent tariff. According to the Economic Times, this new measure involves a 25 percent reciprocal tariff imposed on Indian exports to the US starting August 7, and an additional 25 percent ad valorem duty kicking in from August 27. The Indian government, through Commerce and Industry Minister Jitin Prasada, has stated in Parliament that these tariffs could impact sectors ranging from textiles to high-tech manufacturing and are a direct re...

Listeners, today’s top story in global trade is the sweeping escalation of US tariffs on Indian goods under the Trump administration. As of August 7, President Trump ordered a 25% tariff on Indian imports, and in response to India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil, announced a further hike to a staggering 50%, set to take effect on August 27. According to the Economic Times, this move vaults India into the position of America’s most heavily taxed Asian trading partner, with the White House justifying the tariffs as pressure to curb Moscow’s wartime revenues and force a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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Listeners, welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker. The biggest story this August is President Donald Trump’s move to double US tariffs on Indian imports. Just last week, Trump signed an executive order that slaps an additional 25 percent tariff on all Indian-origin products due to India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil. This tariff is on top of the 25 percent “reciprocal tariff” rolled out on August 7, which means that by August 27, many Indian goods will face total US duties of 50 percent. Only a few sectors, such as some pharmaceutical and consumer electronics exports, are reportedly exempted, but for most pro...

You’re listening to India Tariff News and Tracker for Monday, August 11, 2025. The headline today: the United States is moving to impose a steep 50 percent tariff on most Indian goods by August 27, after President Donald Trump doubled down on an initial 25 percent levy announced at the start of the month. According to NDTV, Trump first set a 25 percent tariff on August 1 and then added another 25 percent, citing India’s continued purchases of Russian oil as the driver of the escalation. NDTV also notes US-India trade topped $200 billion in 2023, underscoring how significant this shock could be to bilateral commerce.

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Listeners, today's top story is the dramatic escalation in US-India trade tensions after President Donald Trump’s administration announced new tariffs, with Indian exports now facing the highest US tariff rate in the world at 50 percent. According to Jagran Josh, as of August 7, 2025, US tariffs on India doubled from 25 percent to a whopping 50 percent, targeting key sectors like textiles, footwear, gems, jewellery, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. This is part of Trump's so-called reciprocal tariff strategy, which aims to force trading partners to lower their own tariffs on US products. India is being singled out more harshly than even China, with Trump's rh...

Listeners, the United States has just imposed some of the most significant tariffs on Indian exports in recent trade history, escalating tensions between the world’s largest democracies and ushering in an uncertain phase for global commerce. As reported by the Economic Times, President Donald Trump’s administration has increased tariffs on certain imports from India to a staggering 50 percent, making it the single highest duty India faces globally, rivaled only by tariffs the US has imposed on Brazil. This move comes in response to New Delhi’s continuing oil trade with Russia and Washington’s longstanding frustration over the rising U...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. Listeners, as of today, August 6th, 2025, the U.S.-India trade relationship is under intense spotlight, with dramatic new tariff actions from the Trump administration and deepening diplomatic tensions.

The big headline for the day: the United States has officially set a 25% blanket tariff on all Indian goods entering the country, with the Trump administration openly threatening to raise that rate even higher in the coming days. According to the Times of India, President Trump has stated publicly that India’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil is the main reason fo...

Listeners, today’s top story on India Tariff News and Tracker is the drastic escalation in trade tensions between the United States and India following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a sweeping 25% tariff on all Indian goods entering the US, set to take effect on August 7. According to the Times of India, the US has enacted this uniform tariff alongside an unspecified penalty, with key Indian export sectors such as textiles, marine products, and home textiles already bracing for severe consequences. Notably, the new tariff puts India at a significant competitive disadvantage, with other countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turk...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines and developments on trade policy impacting India and the United States.

This week marks a major turning point in US-India trade. Following President Trump’s announcement, the United States has officially levied a sweeping 25 percent tariff on virtually all Indian imports as of August 1, 2025, shaking both New Delhi and global markets. According to the Economic Times Government, this move is rooted in Trump’s "America First" approach, and justified by the administration as a response to trade imbalances, stalled concessions from India, and continued Indi...

Listeners, welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker, where we keep you updated on the latest US-India trade developments and tariffs. Major changes have just come from Washington. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25% tariff on all goods imported from India, effective August 7, following months of negotiations between the two countries. According to The Economic Times, the White House unveiled an extensive list of new tariffs on nearly 70 countries, but India faces one of the toughest crackdowns, as it’s been denied all product-level exemptions—even in sectors like pharmaceuticals and electronics that previously enjoyed relief.

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Listeners, today's top story is the escalation of tariff tensions between the United States and India. US President Donald Trump has just announced that, effective August 1, 2025, India will face a 25 percent tariff on goods entering the US, alongside an additional penalty for India's continued energy and arms purchases from Russia. Trump made this announcement on Truth Social, emphasizing that while India is considered a friend, years of limited trade are due to what he calls “the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country.” According to the Times of India, this tariff is part of Trump’s reciprocal trade...

Listeners, welcome to today’s episode of "India Tariff News and Tracker." As of July 28, 2025, the tariff news cycle has been dominated by ongoing tensions and negotiations between the United States, the Trump administration, and India.

According to Bloomberg, India’s finance ministry is warning that ongoing uncertainty around U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies could weigh heavily on India’s trade performance in the coming quarters. The ministry’s economic report released today points out that a global slowdown, especially from the U.S., and continuing uncertainty on the U.S. tariff front are key risks for...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. This week, the big focus is on the high-stakes trade negotiations between India and the United States, as the August 1 deadline set by President Trump for imposing a 26 percent reciprocal tariff on Indian exports rapidly approaches. According to India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, talks with the US are making what he called “fast progress.” Even so, he declined to offer a concrete timeline for a final deal, leaving considerable uncertainty about whether India can avoid these hefty new tariffs before the deadline hits. Ministry sources say a US delegation is slated to arri...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to podcast for the very latest on tariffs, trade news, and policy shifts affecting India, with a special focus today on the United States and President Trump.

As of this week, listeners, tension is high as the interim 10% US tariff rate on Indian goods remains in effect, but that low duty is set to expire on August 1. Without a new bilateral deal, the US government has stated it will impose a much steeper 26% country-specific reciprocal tariff on all Indian exports, with only a handful of sector exceptions. According to Business...

Listeners, welcome to “India Tariff News and Tracker.” Key developments are unfolding as the United States and India reach a pivotal moment in their ongoing trade negotiations. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that August 1 is a hard deadline for countries to start paying new tariffs to the United States, with no further extensions expected. Lutnick stated on CBS News that countries, including India, will begin paying the new rates starting August 1, although discussions can still continue beyond that date.

This deadline closely follows President Donald Trump’s continued push for what he calls “reciprocal tariffs,” a policy first anno...

Listeners, significant shifts are unfolding in US-India trade as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes hard on new tariffs and trade deadlines. A high-stakes round of negotiations just concluded in Washington, aiming to secure an interim deal before August 1, when a tariff relief period expires. Without an agreement, Indian exports could be hit by tariffs as high as 26 percent, a move that would impact billions in trade value according to commerce ministry officials and coverage by Azernews and The Financial Express.

Central to these trade talks are agriculture and automobiles. The US is demanding greater agricultural access to In...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your latest source for updates on the evolving trade landscape between the United States and India.

Listeners, the big story today is the rapidly unfolding US-India tariff negotiations, now in their final stretch before the critical August 1 deadline. The Trump administration had earlier proposed a hefty 27% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods under the so-called “Liberation Day” policy, sharply higher than the universal 10% tariff the US has already levied on most global imports. However, fresh reports from The New Indian Express and Business Standard confirm that both Washington and New Delhi are now...

Today on India Tariff News and Tracker, the world is watching closely as the United States and India navigate turbulent trade waters ahead of the August 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump. Negotiations between the two nations have intensified, with Trump publicly stating that a trade pact with India is being modeled on the deal the US just finalized with Indonesia. That agreement saw Indonesia facing a 19 percent US tariff rate on exports while opening its own market fully to American goods, with the US paying no tariffs on its exports into Indonesia, and additional commitments from Indonesia for significant...

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Listeners, the big story today is the ongoing negotiation between India and the United States over a crucial interim trade deal. According to The Bridge Chronicle and Financial Express, the US is expected to cap tariffs on Indian goods below 20 percent, a reduction from the earlier proposal of 26 percent. This puts India among a select group of countries with more favorable trade terms as President Donald Trump’s administration implements sweeping tariff hikes on many key partners, with some rates reaching as high as 50 percent. India, notably, has not received a fo...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 13th, 2025, and we’re here with the latest headlines and insights on tariffs and trade between the US and India, with a sharp focus on the Trump administration’s latest moves and what it all means for India’s economy and global trade.

The big story right now is the ongoing negotiations between India and the US over a potential interim trade deal that could see the US reduce proposed tariffs on Indian goods to below 20 percent. According to Bloomberg and reports echoed by The Star, this is a m...

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Big developments are underway in India-US trade relations as President Donald Trump intensifies his global tariff campaign. On July 9, Trump sent out formal tariff warning letters to multiple countries, but notably, India was not among those targeted for immediate action. According to American Bazaar, Trump’s administration has taken a more measured approach toward India compared to other nations, such as Brazil, which received a steep 50% tariff on exports to the US. The White House emphasized that while tariffs loom, negotiation remains open, and tariff rates co...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. There is major movement in US-India trade relations as of July 9, 2025. President Donald Trump has ramped up his global tariff push, with the most headline-grabbing changes affecting copper, pharmaceuticals, and countries linked to BRICS—including India.

Trump has announced a new 50% tariff on copper imports, to take effect at the end of July or August 1. India, as the US’s third-largest copper supplier, exported $360 million in copper to the US last year. Indian government officials are evaluating the impact, but with solid domestic demand for copper, the overall shock may be c...

Listeners, welcome to another edition of India Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 8th, 2025, and we’re bringing you the latest on tariffs, trade headlines, and all things US-India from Washington and New Delhi.

The big headline this week: President Donald Trump has unveiled a new wave of tariffs aimed at 14 countries, including several key US trading partners in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Notably, India is not on the list of countries facing immediate new tariffs, but that’s because Washington and New Delhi are still locked in high-stakes trade negotiations. Trump told reporters yesterday, as cove...

Listeners, today we're tracking the latest developments in the US-India trade relations, particularly focusing on tariffs. The Trump administration announced a comprehensive tariff plan on April 2, 2025, which included a 26% tariff on India. This move was part of a broader strategy to address what the administration perceives as unfair trade practices by other countries. The 26% tariff was later put on hold for 90 days, but a standard 10% tariff remains in place for Indian goods.

India has been in intense negotiations with the US to avoid these tariffs. According to reports, both countries are close to finalizing a mini-trade deal, which...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker for July 6, 2025.

Listeners, today’s biggest headline is the ongoing tariff tension between the United States and India under President Donald Trump’s new trade agenda. Back in April, Trump invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose a baseline 10 percent tariff on imports from all countries, including India. This sweeping move took effect on April 5, with the administration justifying it as a measure against long-standing trade imbalances and non-reciprocal practices, which Trump called a national emergency at a White House address.

While country-specific reciprocal tariffs were initially anno...

As we approach the July 9 deadline, India and the US are engaged in intense negotiations for an interim trade deal. According to India Today, this deal is likely to be signed within the next 48 hours, marking significant progress in their trade relations. The US had initially announced a 26% tariff on Indian imports as part of its reciprocal tariffs, but this was suspended for 90 days to allow countries to strike a deal.

The Trump administration has been pushing for reduced tariffs and increased market access, particularly in agriculture and dairy sectors. However, India has been resistant to concessions on...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker—your go-to podcast for updates on the latest developments in tariffs, trade, and the economic relationship between India and the United States.

Today’s spotlight is on the critical juncture reached in US-India trade negotiations under President Donald Trump’s administration. As of July 2, 2025, both governments are in an intense round of negotiations, racing toward a July 9 deadline that could reshape tariff dynamics for years to come.

Earlier this year, President Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff measure, threatening a 26 percent duty on Indian imports—among the highest proposed for any majo...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 30, 2025, and there have been major developments at the intersection of US trade policy, President Trump’s tariff regime, and India’s place on the global economic stage.

As of this month, the US has been embroiled in a new wave of tariff actions under President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal tariff” plan. Announced on April 2, 2025, Trump’s administration declared a 26 percent tariff was to be imposed on imports from India, one of the highest among major US trading partners, with the stated goal of addressing what Trump called years of unf...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s episode covers the latest developments on US-India tariffs and the evolving trade landscape under President Trump’s administration as of June 29, 2025.

Earlier this year, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs as part of his reciprocal trade policy, targeting countries with what he called unfair trade practices. On April 2, Trump declared “Liberation Day” for US trade, unveiling a detailed tariff structure for imports from multiple countries, including a significant 26 percent tariff on Indian goods. This new rate was set to have a broad impact on India’s leading exports to the United...

Today, we're focusing on the latest developments in U.S.-India trade relations, particularly regarding tariffs. Recently, the U.S. imposed a significant tariff on Indian goods, marking a significant shift in trade policies under President Donald Trump's administration. As of April 2025, the U.S. introduced a country-specific tariff, adding 26% to Indian exports on top of the Most Favored Nation (MFN) duties, as reported by S.S. Rana & Co. This move is part of a broader strategy to implement reciprocal tariffs, aiming to counter what the U.S. perceives as unfair trade practices by its trading partners.

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Listeners, welcome to "India Tariff News and Tracker." Here are the latest updates as of June 25, 2025.

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has fundamentally shifted its trade policy this year, ramping up tariffs and sending ripples through global markets. On April 2, Trump announced sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners, including India. The initial move set a flat 10 percent tariff on nearly all imports into the U.S., taking effect April 5, 2025, with the promise of country-specific increases to follow. For India, the rate was set to rise to 26 or even 27 percent, according to sources like India Briefing...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. Today, June 22, 2025, we bring you the latest developments on US tariffs, former President Donald Trump’s current trade stance, and how India is navigating this pivotal moment.

The US-India trade relationship has entered a turbulent phase in 2025. On April 2, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs as part of his reciprocal trade policy, targeting countries with high trade surpluses against the US. For India, this initially meant a proposed 26 percent additional tariff on top of standard duties, with automobiles, auto parts, steel, and aluminum facing a 25 percent rate. Pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and ce...

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As of June 2025, the big story is the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs. On April 2nd, President Trump announced sweeping new reciprocal tariffs, citing longstanding concerns over what he described as unfair trade practices by countries including India. In his national address on what he called “Liberation Day,” Trump rolled out a detailed tariff structure, impacting a broad range of imports to the United States. For India, this means a 26% tariff was set to...

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As of June 2025, the United States under President Trump has enacted sweeping new tariffs aimed at addressing what the administration characterizes as longstanding trade imbalances and unfair barriers. These moves have a direct impact on India, with the White House announcing a reciprocal tariff package this spring. According to India Briefing, on April 2, 2025, President Trump unveiled a "Liberation Day" tariff plan, which set a 26 percent tariff on Indian imports to...

Welcome back, listeners, to "India Tariff News and Tracker." Today is June 19, 2025, and the trade news between the United States and India remains front and center as tariff policies from the Trump administration continue to shape bilateral economic dynamics.

On April 2, the Trump administration announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from nearly all U.S. trading partners, with India facing a headline 26 percent tariff on its exports to the United States. However, a pause for 90 days followed, meaning that as of now, a 10 percent blanket tariff is being applied to imports from India and most other countries. There...

Listeners, welcome to this episode of India Tariff News and Tracker, bringing you the latest updates on US-India tariff developments as of June 1, 2025.

Big news continues to dominate the headlines: the United States under President Donald Trump has issued sweeping new tariffs, including a significant 26 percent ad valorem duty on a wide array of Indian exports. This move, announced on April 2, 2025, forms part of Trump’s renewed push for so-called “reciprocal tariffs.” The administration claims these measures are a response to what it characterizes as unfair trade practices and high barriers to US goods entering foreign markets, with India...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. In today's update, we're covering the latest developments in US-India trade relations under the Trump administration.

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 26% tariff on Indian imports to the United States as part of his "Reciprocal Tariffs" executive order. This move came after the US Trade Representative's annual report highlighted India's 17% average tariff rate as being among the highest of major economies, compared to the US average of just 3.3%.

The tariffs, which took effect on April 9, 2025, apply to most Indian exports to the US, though certain exemptions exist...

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As of late May 2025, the trade relationship between the United States and India is undergoing a dramatic shift. Earlier this spring, President Donald Trump, now in his second term, announced sweeping new tariffs as part of a broader “reciprocal tariff” regime. Effective April 5, 2025, a baseline 10 percent tariff was imposed on imports from virtually all countries. However, India found itself especially targeted: starting April 9, 2025, a country-specific tariff took effect, raising the rate on Indian goods entering the US by a...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, bringing listeners the latest developments in U.S. trade policy and what it means for India right now.

In early April 2025, the U.S. administration, under President Donald J. Trump, rolled out a sweeping new tariff structure, dramatically reshaping trade relationships with key partners, including India. According to India Briefing, the Trump administration imposed a 26 percent tariff on most imports from India, effective April 9, 2025, targeting goods beyond those already covered by Most Favored Nation duties. This move was presented as a reciprocal response, aiming to counter what the White House calls...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, where we bring listeners up to speed on the latest headlines and developments in US-India trade relations and tariffs as of May 15, 2025.

India has surged into the global trade spotlight after US President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out an aggressive new wave of tariffs targeting dozens of countries, including India. On April 2, Trump labeled the day “Liberation Day” for US trade policy, announcing a sweeping set of reciprocal tariffs. From April 5, a baseline 10 percent tariff on all imports took effect, but specific rates have gone much higher for some nations. For In...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. In today's update, we have significant developments regarding US-India trade relations.

President Donald Trump announced late yesterday that he plans to "increase trade substantially" with India and Pakistan following their recent ceasefire agreement. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the two South Asian nations, though both sides have accused each other of violating the truce since it was announced.

The announcement represents a potential shift in the tariff landscape that has been evolving since April. Currently, India faces a planned 27% reciprocal tariff from the United States, which was...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. In today’s update, listeners, we’re focusing on the latest developments in U.S.-India trade relations, tariff changes, and how the Trump administration’s recent decisions are reverberating through Indian business and global markets.

On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced sweeping tariff hikes targeting countries with which the U.S. has significant trade deficits. As part of his push for “reciprocal tariffs,” India was singled out, with a new 26 percent tariff imposed on Indian exports to the U.S., according to India Briefing. The administration justified these tariffs as a respo...

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The US has rolled out sweeping tariff reforms under the Trump administration, significantly impacting global trade partners, including India. On April 2, 2025, termed “Liberation Day” by the administration, President Trump announced a phased tariff plan to address trade imbalances. A baseline 10% tariff on all imports took effect April 5, followed by country-specific rates starting April 9. For India, the rate escalated to 27%, according to an EY analysis. However, earlier reports referenced a 26% rate, reflecting potential nuances in product categories.

India faces heightened challenges due to its trade...

Welcome listeners to another episode of India Tariff News and Tracker. The spotlight today is on the sweeping tariffs that have shaken US-India trade this April. On April 2nd, President Donald Trump unveiled a new reciprocal tariff plan, branding the date as “Liberation Day” for the United States. The Trump administration’s latest measures impose a 26 percent tariff on imports from India, marking one of the most significant hikes in decades, with the baseline for all countries set at 10 percent. However, India, alongside other targeted countries, faces much higher rates due to its trade surplus with the US and what offici...

Welcome to *India Tariff News and Tracker*. Today's top story focuses on escalating trade tensions between the United States and India, with recent tariff announcements from the Trump administration dominating headlines.

As of April 9, President Trump has imposed a significant 26% tariff on imports from India, adding to the 10% baseline tariff introduced just days earlier on April 5. The president described these measures as part of a broader strategy to address what he calls "unfair trade imbalances" and ensure "reciprocity" in dealing with key trading partners. India, seen as one of the primary targets of these policies, has the highest...

Listeners, welcome to "India Tariff News and Tracker," your go-to source for the latest updates on tariffs and trade relations affecting India and the United States. Here’s what’s topping the news today.

Just last week, President Donald Trump’s administration announced sweeping new tariffs targeted at addressing trade imbalances and protecting American industries. Effective April 5, 2025, the United States introduced a baseline 10 percent tariff on all imports, escalating to individualized rates for countries with significant trade imbalances. India, being one of those countries, was hit particularly hard with an additional 26 percent tariff on its exports to the U.S...

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Welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest updates on tariffs and their impact on India’s economy. I'm thrilled to have you here with me today as we dive into some of the most recent developments in the trade landscape. There's a lot to unpack, so let’s get started.

First up, we’ve got some breaking news from the United States. Just yesterday, the White House announced its decision to temporarily suspend the additional 26 percent tariff on Indian imports for 90...