Page 2 - Trump Tariff Hike
Setbacks make us stronger, more agile: Finmin on tariff challenge
India's economic review warns of tariff-related challenges but says reforms, FTAs, and strong fundamentals will support growth
 "Setbacks make us stronger, more agile: Finmin on tariff challenge")
50% US tariff on India takes effect Wednesday; exporters seek urgent relief
Exporters will need to explore new markets as the US is no longer an option for many, he stressed
 "50% US tariff on India takes effect Wednesday; exporters seek urgent relief")
50% US tariffs kick in from Wednesday: Shrimp crimp for sellers, consumers
A 50% import duty has slashed farm-gate shrimp prices in India while pushing up consumer prices in the United States
 "50% US tariffs kick in from Wednesday: Shrimp crimp for sellers, consumers")
Sensex, Nifty tumble as US slaps additional tariffs on Indian goods
Indian markets logged their worst fall in three months after the US imposed additional tariffs of up to 25 per cent on Indian exports, dragging Sensex and Nifty sharply lower
 "Sensex, Nifty tumble as US slaps additional tariffs on Indian goods")
Govt plans ₹25,000 cr export support mission to counter US tariff impact
Commerce ministry readies WTO-compliant schemes to aid exporters, diversify markets, and ease trade finance amid rising US tariffs
India can't beat Trump on tariffs, so it must drop its own trade walls
The only way to improve farmers' fortunes is by increasing productivity, not condemning them to penury in the name of protection
 "India can't beat Trump on tariffs, so it must drop its own trade walls")
Tariffs as revenue: Change in India's import duties lifted states' income
The last decade or so provides a nice base for studying the trends in government revenue from import tariffs of all types
 "Tariffs as revenue: Change in India's import duties lifted states' income")
The rupee should be allowed to weaken to cushion impending trade impact
While it is to be hoped that the Indian government will continue to engage with the US, the prospect of a 50 per cent-plus tariff on US exports will have serious consequences for the Indian economy
 "The rupee should be allowed to weaken to cushion impending trade impact")
MSME bodies seek urgent liquidity, faster refunds to offset US tariff hit
MSME bodies urge emergency credit, faster RoDTEP and GST refunds, and targeted relief measures to protect exporters from US tariff hikes impacting margins and employment
 "MSME bodies seek urgent liquidity, faster refunds to offset US tariff hit")
US tariffs threaten to derail India's affordable housing market recovery
MSME and SME sectors, key consumer segments for affordable housing, face income disruption from US tariffs, raising risks for sales, launches, and housing finance institutions
 "US tariffs threaten to derail India's affordable housing market recovery")
Caution name of the game in Indian markets, says Manishi Raychaudhuri
With tariff uncertainties, weakening earnings, and premium valuations, investors are urged to adopt selective stock-picking strategies while awaiting clearer market triggers.
 "Caution name of the game in Indian markets, says Manishi Raychaudhuri")
India should use Trump's bullying to kickstart its own Meiji Restoration
India should avoid boxing itself into a corner because of Trump's bullying
 "India should use Trump's bullying to kickstart its own Meiji Restoration")
India's economic history suggests Trump tariffs won't lead to reforms
The baseline of Indian reform is a series of slow and half-hearted measures, all the while ensuring that bureaucratic control and the wheels of corruption remain undisturbed
 "India's economic history suggests Trump tariffs won't lead to reforms")
India needs to make rational choices in tariff standoff with the US
While the near-term outlook is uncertain, India must begin preparing to confront the unfortunate reality it now faces
 "India needs to make rational choices in tariff standoff with the US")
Is Donald Trump winning on economic policy, or just shifting the rules?
Fortunately, the US economy has remained resilient amid the uncertainty and chaos unleashed by Mr Trump's tariff war
 "Is Donald Trump winning on economic policy, or just shifting the rules?")
Trump's tariffs to India's oil bets: Decoding sanctions on Russia
Even before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow was under sanctions due to its annexation of Crimea
 "Trump's tariffs to India's oil bets: Decoding sanctions on Russia")
PM draws the line amid US tariff heat, govt plans strategy for exporters
Govt working on three-pronged strategy to support exporters
 "PM draws the line amid US tariff heat, govt plans strategy for exporters")
US tariff: Shrimp biz worth ₹25K cr at stake; farm gate rates drop 19%
Trump's 50% tariff on Indian seafood exports leads to sharp drop in shrimp prices, hurting farmer income in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; industry urges diversification
 "US tariff: Shrimp biz worth ₹25K cr at stake; farm gate rates drop 19%")
Rupee remains steady due to likely RBI intervention amid tariff tensions
Rupee settles nearly flat at 87.71 per dollar despite US tariff escalation; forex dealers cite likely RBI intervention through dollar sales and NDF operations
 "Rupee remains steady due to likely RBI intervention amid tariff tensions")
Short-term pain has to be borne for long-term gains: JCB India MD
JCB India CEO Deepak Shetty says the US tariff will hurt in the short run but backs the Indian government's trade vision and expects demand to recover soon
 "Short-term pain has to be borne for long-term gains: JCB India MD")
