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As shipments resume, US buyers want Indian sellers to split tariff cost

Exporters say production and shipping products in three months remain a challenge for tailor-made products

For a larger apple pie: Tariff shift gives India a fleeting opening

India may gain, more than China, from Trump's tariff exemption on electronic devices, but there are challenges

US crackdown on Chinese goods open export window for Indian e-sellers: GTRI

As far as reforms are concerned, the report said that India's current trade system is still geared towards large, traditional exporters and not small online sellers

When 2 elephants fight: India eyes opportunity in US-China trade war

At the very least, there might be things India can make for the US markets that the Chinese can't compete with, given these tariffs

India seeks quick trade deal with US after Donald Trump pauses tariffs

India and the United States agreed in February to work on the first phase of a trade deal to be concluded late this year, with a view to reaching two-way trade worth $500 billion by 2030

US' 90-day tariff pause 'key' window, India must act decisively: ICEA

The US' 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries, including India, creates a critical strategic window for New Delhi to accelerate efforts in attracting electronics manufacturing investments, particularly from companies seeking to diversify their production bases beyond China, a country which now stares at 125 per cent American levy, according to the industry. US President Donald Trump has declared a three-month pause on reciprocal tariffs on non-retaliating countries marking a rather unexpected U-turn after record high levies he imposed led to global stock market meltdown that erased trillions of dollars in investor wealth, and spooked nations and businesses. Trump has, however, made it clear that he would raise tariffs on China, one of America's biggest trading partners, to a staggering 125 per cent after Beijing vowed a fresh round of retaliation. For other countries, the rates will revert to baseline 10 per cent. Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of ICEA (India Cellular and ...

Why India must end its Inspector Raj to compete in global manufacturing

From factories to e-commerce warehouses, overzealous quality checks are choking trade and killing jobs-India must dismantle this outdated system to stay competitive

India should cut 'outlier agri tariffs' to tackle US tariffs: Policy paper

India must strengthen position in US markets even as it seeks new regions to trade with, says Ashok Gulati in co-written paper

Spiralling downwards: Govt must make careful moves on trade talks

Beijing can perhaps take the risk of a strong line because it is now less dependent on direct exports to the US than it has been in the past

Indian gems, jewellery industry calls Trump tariff 'significant burden'

Industry group urges Indian government to secure bilateral trade agreement with US

Let America pay for tariffs for a while, says Deepak Shenoy of Capitalmind

Reciprocal tariffs, announced by US President Donald Trump, might have a long-term, negative impact on the global economy, warned Deepak Shenoy, founder and CEO of CapitalMind over an 'X' post.

India's farm exports may sustain or grow despite Trump tariffs: Economist

India could maintain or even expand its agricultural exports to the United States despite the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, as the competing nations face even steeper duties, prominent agricultural economist Ashok Gulati said on Thursday. The 26 per cent "discounted reciprocal tariff" on Indian goods imposed by Trump would have limited impact on key agricultural exports such as seafood and rice when compared to higher duties imposed on the regional competitors, according to Gulati, former chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). "We should not look at the tariff increase in absolute terms, but see relative tariff increases with our competitors," Gulati told PTI. He noted that while India faces 26 per cent tariffs, China faces 34 per cent, creating an 8 per cent differential advantage for the Indian exporters. Other competitors face even steeper barriers, with Vietnam at 46 per cent, Bangladesh 37 per cent, Thailand 36 per cent, and ...

Donald Trump's tariff shocker can be India's chance at trade reform

For 600 million workers and 1.4 billion consumers, Trump's trade war is a wake-up call to revive the three-decade-old liberalisation project

US tariffs to impact Indian exporters but nation better placed: FIEO

India's apex exporters' body, FIEO, stated on Thursday that the 26 per cent tariffs or import duties announced by US President Donald Trump on India will undoubtedly affect domestic players. However, India is much better placed than many other countries, said Ajay Sahai, Director General and CEO of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). He expressed hope that the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), currently being negotiated between the two countries, would be concluded at the earliest, as it would provide relief from these reciprocal tariffs. We have to assess the impact, but looking at the reciprocal tariffs imposed on other countries, we are in a lower band. We are much better placed compared to our key competitors such as Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, etc. We will definitely be affected by the tariffs, but we are much better placed than many others, Sahai told PTI. The US President highlighted the high tariffs charged by India on American products as

US slams India's high farm tariffs, seeks more dairy market access

It said India's World Trade Organization (WTO) bound tariff rates on agricultural products are among the highest in the world, averaging 113.1 per cent and ranging as high as 300 per cent

100% FDI in insurance a step forward, but safeguards unclear: USTR report

These safeguards include requirements such as a majority of board members being resident Indians and higher solvency requirements for foreign-invested insurers domiciled outside India

India's rising content, account takedown requests politically driven: USTR

Content and user account takedown requests, as well as the debate around the motivation for such government actions, have been an issue for the Centre

US trade panel flags India's high tariffs ahead of April 2 'Liberation Day'

The 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) report, released on Monday, details how India's tariff and non-tariff policies remain among the most restrictive in major global economies

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs to hit all nations starting April 2

Trump confirms global rollout of 'Liberation Day' tariffs from April 2, sparking concern over trade wars; India considers lowering import duties to avoid impact

India looks to offer US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success

Unlike China, Canada and the EU, India is actively seeking to appease the Trump administration and is open to cutting tariffs on over half of US imports worth $23 billion