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US buyers rethink India orders as Trump's reciprocal tariff woes bite

Buyers are reassessing existing orders, with some seeking discounts. They are also exploring the best possible sources for imports, given the varied but steep reciprocal tariffs, exporters said

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Overall, every country’s exports to the US will slow down as a result of this drastic step, dampening demand for at least the next few weeks.

Shreya NandiSohini DasShine Jacob New Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai

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Washington’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on its key trade partners, including India, has put American buyers in a tough spot, even as exporters’ anxieties are rising on multiple fronts. 
Buyers are reassessing existing orders, with some seeking discounts. They are also exploring the best possible sources for imports, given the varied but steep reciprocal tariffs, exporters said.
 
In India, Customs authorities are working towards faster clearance of goods by April 9, when the reciprocal tariffs are slated to kick in. The priority is to dispatch as many consignments as possible — either by ship or by air — before