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US hits India with 27% tariffs, citing 'uniquely burdensome' trade barriers

While announcing the tariffs at an event held at the White House, Trump presented a chart claiming that India imposes 52 per cent tariffs on US goods, which includes currency manipulation

Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment motion over US tariffs on Indian exports

Gogoi, in his notice to the Lok Sabha Secretary-General, emphasised the "urgent and pressing" need to debate the economic ramifications of these tariffs

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

India's pharma industry gets relief from Trump's reciprocal tariff

US President says India imposes 52% tariff on American imports and engages in currency manipulation and non-tariff barriers

Trump announces 27% tariffs on imports from India in 'kind reciprocal' move

Donald Trump imposes 26% tariff on Indian imports, citing 'unfair trade practices' and vowing to end decades of imbalances in US foreign trade policy

Trump announces 27% tariffs on Indian imports, but others are hit harder

Donald Trump imposes 26 per cent tariffs on Indian imports as part of sweeping trade levies, but several Asian nations face even higher rates. Check details

US man arrested for entering restricted North Sentinel Island in Andamans

A US national was arrested in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for allegedly entering the prohibited tribal reserve area of the North Sentinel Island, police said on Wednesday. Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov (24), arrested by the CID on March 31, had allegedly entered the North Sentinel Island without any authorisation, they said. He arrived in Port Blair on March 26 and ventured to North Sentinel Island from the Kurma Dera beach, they said. He launched his boat from Kurma Dera beach around 1 am on March 29, carrying a coconut and a can of cola as "offerings for the Sentinelese", police said. Polyakov reached the northeastern shore of North Sentinel Island by 10 am. Using binoculars, he surveyed the area but saw no inhabitants, they said. He remained offshore for an hour, blowing a whistle to attract attention, but received no response. He landed briefly for about five minutes, left the offerings on the shore, collected sand samples, and recorded a video before returning to his boat, p

US Liberation Day tariffs Highlights: Tariffs may impact agri, machinery, pharma, say experts

US Liberation Day Tariffs Announcements LIVE: Catch all updates related to US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs here

Donald Trump's tariffs threaten India's slowdown-hit auto parts makers

Trump first targeted fully assembled vehicles with a 25% duty from April 3, while additional tariffs on car parts like engines, transmissions, and electrical systems are set to take effect on May 3

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

USTR report turns up the heat on India on trade and tariff issues

Dubs India's 17% average import levy 'highest of any major world economy', before reciprocal tariff rollout

Trump reciprocal tariff: Which Indian sectors will be impacted from April 2

From auto to tech: What sectors will be most impacted by Trump reciprocal tariffs that will go into effect on April 2

Commerce ministry prepares for potential impact of US tariffs: Report

The commerce ministry is working on different scenarios to counter the possible fallout of reciprocal tariffs to be announced by the Trump administration on April 2 on its key trading partners including India, sources said. US President Donald Trump has said that April 2 will be 'Liberation Day' as he plans to announce tariffs or import duties to bring down America's trade deficit, and promote the country's manufacturing. India and the US are also working on a bilateral trade agreement to promote two-way commerce and investments. The domestic industry and exporters have raised concerns over the possible impact of the US' reciprocal tariffs on India's exports as the duties could make the goods uncompetitive in the global markets. The US is the largest trading partner of India. Sources said that the impact of these tariffs may vary from sector to sector. They added that the ministry is preparing different scenarios. These scenarios would be important to help domestic companies deal

India, US to begin tri-service HADR exercise 'Tiger Triumph' on Tuesday

The Tiger Triumph humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise comes even as India continues its efforts to assist Myanmar under Operation Brahma, following last week's devastating earthquake

Govt presses on policy to shield local industries amid Trump tariffs threat

Jitin Prasada's reply in Parliament comes just a day before US President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal tariffs come into effect

India must assess each demand of US through lens of its priorities: GTRI

India must firmly assess each demand of the US through the lens of its own national priorities, development goals, and cultural values amid continuous pressure of America to amend trade policies, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. Commenting on the US Trade Representative's (USTR) National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report 2025, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that many of the proposed changes in areas like agriculture, digital governance, and public health pose serious risks to India's ability to protect its small farmers, maintain food safety, uphold deeply rooted social norms, and secure its digital future. The USTR's report highlights several trade and regulatory challenges between the US and India, including issues related to tariffs, non-tariff barriers, intellectual property, services, digital trade, and transparency. "Most of the issues are repeat of the earlier reports. Few have been resolved and are no longer relevant," GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said. On India

USTR flags barriers for med device export to India ahead of Apr 2 deadline

Move comes even as domestic medtech manufacturers lobby asked GOI to work towards a fair deal

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

India to significantly cut tariffs before April 2 deadline, claims Trump

India to lower tariffs ahead of US-imposed reciprocal duties on April 2, President Donald Trump claims, adding nations are now reducing unfair trade barriers against American exports