US EditionTariff Heat: Why The US May Be Paying The Bigger Price After Slapping 50% Duty On India
- The tariffs aim to address concerns over India's economic ties with Russia, particularly its ongoing purchase of discounted Russian crude, as part of President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.
- Rising prices and supply chain disruptions are likely outcomes of the tariffs, affecting various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, as warned by industry experts.
- US companies depend on Indian partners for manufacturing and tech services, with disruptions likely affecting supply chains and leading to higher prices for consumers.
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Democrats slam Trump's 'lopsided' tariffs on India, question silence on China
The Democratic Party is criticising Donald Trump's administration for levying tariff sanctions on India. Democrats have stated that Trump is singling out India, hurting American interests and sabotaging the US-India relationship. A central point of their criticism is the query as to why similar sanctions are not being imposed on China. This has introduced a new level of politicisation into what has been a bipartisan foreign policy issue for 25 y…
“‘Go with China, join RCEP”: Economist Jeffrey Sachs urges India to Look East
Jeffrey Sachs pulls no punches: with 50% U.S. tariffs now in effect, he urges India to “go with China, join the RCEP” as the linchpin of a smarter growth strategy. As Trump’s protectionism risks stunting American competitiveness, Sachs sees an opening for India to deepen its engagement with East Asia—and reduce reliance on an unstable Washington The erudite economist’s blunt prescription for India comes at a moment of acute economic strain and …
Praveen Kumar The 50 percent tariff on products being sent from India to America has come into effect from 27 August 2025. If the report of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) is to be believed, then this new tariff of the Trump administration can affect India's exports worth about 5.4 lakh crores. India exports products worth a total of 38 lakh crores across the world. […]
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