BS EDIT: Global trade in flux: Tariffs, growth, and India’s best bet

By Business StandardPublished On Apr 23, 2025

Uncertain future after US tariff pause

90-day pause leaves trade outcomes unclear

Key questions remain on deals, tariffs, and China

IMF sees slower global growth

Growth to dip from 3.3% (2024) to 2.8% (2025)

US, China growth projections cut sharply

India’s growth holds steady

India to grow at 6.2%, only slightly lower

Impact on India seen as limited for now

Tariffs disrupt global trade flows

Trade growth falls to 1.7% in 2025

Supply chains and productivity at risk

Inflation and markets under pressure

US inflation up 100 bps

Markets face more volatility, Fed policy may shift

India’s path: Stay alert, act early

Early US trade deal key for India

Policy must watch global risks, seize chances