How Will Trump's 50% Tariffs on India Impact Its Economy?

How will Trump's 50% tariffs on India impact its economy?

A 50% tariff rate will be the highest levy among any U.S. trading partner, with some sectors of Indian economy more exposed than others.

About $30 billion in Indian exports escape Trump's 50% tariff on pharma, smartphones exemptions

Indian shipments worth around $30 billion covering pharmaceuticals and certain electronic products such as smartphones, semiconductors and energy are so far secure from steeper duties since they are under an exemption list.

Trump's Tariff Tirade Unjustified? Data Shows Indian Rates More Liberal Than Emerging Market Peers

US President Donald Trump has ratcheted up trade tensions with India with unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures, blaming New Delhi's purported protectionist policies that he claims keep American goods out of its market. A reality check based on data from notable international bodies like the World Trade Organisation and the World Bank shows India treats foreign goods with lower tariffs and non-tariff barriers than many Asian and developing p…

GTRI projects 30% slump in Indian exports to US for FY '26 following tariff action | Trade Data News India

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) projects that when the new 25% reciprocal tariffs take effect, Indian exports to the US will drop by over 30%, from US $ 86.5 billion in 2024–2025 to roughly US $ 60.6 billion in 2025–2026. Labour-intensive industries, such as clothing and textiles, are among the most severely impacted, a […] The post GTRI projects 30% slump in Indian exports to US for FY ’26 following tariff action appeared first on A…

U.S. Tariff and Sanctions Actions Target Indian Trade: Key Considerations For Businesses. - Conventus Law

On July 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods imported from India. This announcement was first made via a social media post[1] and triggered widespread concern among Indian exporters and multinational stakeholders with supply chain links to India. On July 31, 2025 it was formalised by an executive order[2] which imposed varying ‘reciprocal tariffs” on a range of good…