The US reciprocal tariffs will have a small indirect effect on India given the domestic economy's low dependence on foreign trade, NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani said on Friday. He further said that in the medium term, the negative factors emanating from the imposition of tariff would be minimised with the implementation of the first phase of the proposed USA-India Bilateral Trade Agreement. In the long term, the eminent economist said the final BTA with US will aim to enhance the potential gains during the next 5 to 10 years. The US has announced 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India saying New Delhi imposes high import duties on American goods. "This (26 per reciprocal tariffs) will have a small indirect effect on India given our low trade dependence," he said. Virmani explained that the reciprocal tariffs are calculated by a formula which includes US trade deficit with a country and imports from that country. He said every country is however feeling the effect of increased
Adding to the worries of investors, US is looking for possible tariffs on the pharmaceutical goods
The TRIPS Agreement is a WTO framework that sets minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property rights like patents, copyrights, and trademarks
The weakness in the oil prices came after US President Donald Trump imposed 'reciprocal' tariffs' on trading partners. He also announced a 10 per cent tariff on all countries
At a granular level, with some sectors like pharmaceuticals kept out of purview for now, the overall impact on India is likely to be more indirect than direct
Could lead to slower decision making, less discretionary spending on new-age technology
One of the most affected industries is gems and jewellery, which contributes significantly to India's export earnings
While border issues remain, Trump's tariff war seen as influencing the neighbours' relationship
The automobile sector is not covered in this order since it is already subject to Section 232 tariffs at 25 per cent
New tariffs on cars, electronics, and essentials could drive up costs for Americans, raising concerns over whether Trump's economic strategy will burden consumers more than benefit them
US President Donald Trump, last night, announced major tariffs on imports. Trump has introduced a 10% tax on all imports coming into the US.
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Trump has declared April 2 as 'Liberation Day', asserting that the tariffs will liberate the US from its dependence on foreign goods
The price of 22-carat gold rose ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹85,110
Medtech manufacturers' groups expect negotiations may lead to fairer outcomes for both sides
Dubs India's 17% average import levy 'highest of any major world economy', before reciprocal tariff rollout
Credit quality outlook positive amid global uncertainties
The attrition in US energy flows to India comes even as the US announced a 25% tariff on automobile, and proposed to impose a reciprocal tariff on Indian products from April 2
India is concerned specifically about the reciprocal tariffs the US has threatened to impose on April 2
Firms in India tend to be highly connected into the US economy through elite human networks