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Listeners, welcome back to “India Tariff News and Tracker,” your quick briefing on how U.S. trade policy under Donald Trump is reshaping India–U.S. economic ties.

According to American Kahani, the Trump administration has rolled out sweeping tariffs on Indian exports in 2025 under the banner of “reciprocal” trade. Early in the year, Washington moved to a 26 percent reciprocal tariff on many Indian goods, later formalized at about 25 percent. By August, the U.S. added an additional 25 percent penalty tariff tied directly to India’s continued imports of discounted Russian oil, taking effective duties on a range of Indian pr...

Listeners, the latest developments in US-India trade relations reveal a complex and tense landscape shaped largely by tariffs and strategic negotiations. A significant focal point remains the US's imposition of a 50 percent tariff on most Indian goods since August 2025. This unprecedented duty was primarily a response to India’s purchases of discounted Russian oil, which Washington argues indirectly supports Moscow's war in Ukraine. The tariffs have led to a steep 28.5 percent drop in Indian exports to the US within just five months, severely impacting labour-intensive sectors such as gems and jewellery, textiles, and seafood, where exports fell between 37 and 60 percent in...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the fast-moving story of US–India trade, tariffs, and what it all means for the Indian economy.

The big headline for listeners today: Washington’s 50% additional tariff wall on Indian goods is still in place, but high‑stakes talks in New Delhi this week could finally unlock relief.

According to the Financial Express, the US currently levies an extra 50% duty on Indian imports — 25% as a reciprocal tariff to tackle the bilateral trade deficit, and another 25% as a penalty linked directly to India’s purchases of discounted...

India is in the middle of a high-stakes trade standoff with the United States under President Donald Trump’s administration, and the pressure is showing up in both tariffs and oil imports. As of this week, the US is charging an additional 50 percent duty on many Indian goods – 25 percent as a reciprocal tariff aimed at the trade deficit, and another 25 percent as a penalty for India buying Russian crude oil at discounted rates. These extra tariffs have already hit Indian exports hard, especially in clothing, marine products, engineering goods and leather, pushing merchandise shipments to the US down sharply.

Listeners, tensions between Washington and New Delhi over trade and tariffs have surged again, and India is feeling the squeeze. According to reporting from CBS News and NDTV, President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on a wide range of Indian goods to an effective rate of about 50%, with roughly half of that directly linked to New Delhi’s earlier purchases of discounted Russian crude oil. These higher duties now hang over an export relationship worth tens of billions of dollars, putting pressure on everything from Indian textiles and generic drugs to machinery heading into the US market.

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Welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and we're diving straight into the latest developments on the US-India trade situation that's reshaping commerce between these two nations.

Right now, India is facing hefty fifty percent tariffs on its goods shipped to the United States. The Trump administration imposed these duties back in late August while negotiations were still underway, a move designed to pressure India on several longstanding trade disputes. However, there's real momentum building toward resolution. India's trade secretary recently expressed confidence that a comprehensive trade deal will be finalized before the end...

India's manufacturing sector is facing mounting pressure from US tariffs as we head into the final months of 2025. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index fell to 56.6 in November, marking a nine-month low and representing a sharp decline from October's 59.2 reading. While this still indicates expansion in the manufacturing economy, the trajectory tells a troubling story for Indian exporters.

The root cause is clear: President Trump's 50 percent tariff on Indian goods has devastated export orders. New export orders fell to a 13-month low in November, with manufacturers reporting weakened demand from international clients. This comes after India's total...

Welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're breaking down the latest developments in the US-India trade relationship as we head into the final month of 2025.

The situation has shifted dramatically since August when the Trump administration imposed a punishing 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, including a 25 percent penalty specifically targeting India's purchases of Russian oil. These tariffs hammered India's export sectors, with engineering exports alone dropping 14.5 percent to 1.39 billion dollars in October compared to the previous month. Indian exporters have been forced to pivot, redirecting shipments to Asia and Europe to...

India and the United States are on the cusp of a major trade breakthrough as negotiations intensify in the final weeks of 2025. India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal announced on Friday that the first tranche of the bilateral trade deal is expected to be signed by year's end, though he cautioned that trade negotiations rarely have rigid deadlines given the complexity of outstanding issues.

The context for these negotiations has been shaped by significant tariff tensions. President Trump imposed a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on Indian products starting in August, followed by an additional 25 percent increase targeting India's Russian oil...

Today’s episode of India Tariff News and Tracker brings you the latest on how US trade policy is impacting Indian exporters. As of late November 2025, India continues to face a 50% tariff on a wide range of exports to the United States, a rate that has been in place since August. This is the highest among major trading partners and has hit sectors like textiles, leather, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, and marine products especially hard. The Economic Times reports that Indian exporters are feeling the pinch, with many businesses racing to adapt and the government preparing new support schemes to...

Listeners, here’s the latest on India–US tariff news and headlines, especially as they relate to Trump, for your India Tariff News and Tracker.

India and the United States are on the brink of finalizing a major interim trade deal. President Donald Trump has pointed to what he calls a “much different deal than we had in the past,” with both sides now indicating a formal announcement may come soon. For months, Trump’s administration levied steep tariffs on Indian products, with duties spiking to as high as 50 percent over the summer as a penalty for India’s continued—...

Listeners, welcome to this edition of India Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines, current rates, and essential updates on tariffs between the United States and India.

A major development for November 2025 is the reversal in U.S. tariff policy towards India. After months of escalating trade tensions that saw the Trump administration imposing a combined 50 percent tariff on a broad range of Indian goods—25 percent as a so-called reciprocal tariff and another 25 percent as a penalty for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil—recent weeks have brought a notable change. According to IANS and in...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, where we deliver the latest developments shaping US-India trade and tariffs.

For listeners looking for fresh updates, a pivotal headline today is the ongoing debate over US tariff rates on Indian goods under the Trump administration. According to CNBC-TV18, the current US tariff rate on imports from India stands at a steep 50 percent, making India one of the most impacted countries alongside Brazil. However, there’s growing optimism that these tariffs could come down to below 25 percent, with leading strategists suggesting we may be close to a breakthrough trade deal heading in...

Welcome to the latest episode of India Tariff News and Tracker. As we record on November 16, 2025, global trade dynamics continue to ripple from Washington to New Delhi, with tariffs remaining a headline topic. Since former President Donald Trump announced he’s running again for office, discussions about tariffs and trade with India are resurfacing, with speculation mounting about the possible return of aggressive US tariff policies if he’s reelected.

Recent White House briefings confirm that Trump’s advisers are considering a sweeping 10% universal tariff on all imports, including those from India. Bloomberg News recently highlighted that this could...

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Today’s spotlight is on surging US tariffs, escalating trade tensions, and the fast-evolving relationship between Washington and New Delhi. The second Trump administration has dramatically reshaped America’s trade landscape. Since January, the average US tariff rate skyrocketed from 2.5% to a high-water mark of 27%—the steepest seen in over a century, as detailed by Wikipedia’s coverage of the Trump administration’s trade policies. By September 2025, the rate moderated slightly, settling near 18%. However, the US now collects over $30 billion in tariff revenue monthly, a staggering jump from under $10 billion just a yea...

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest headlines and analysis on US-India tariffs. Today, listeners, we’re diving into a dramatic new phase for India-US trade relations dominated by punitive tariffs, political tensions, and strategic shifts.

Since August 2025, the United States, under President Donald Trump, has imposed a sweeping 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods. This was doubled to 50% just weeks later as a direct response to India’s continued oil imports from Russia, a move described by The Economic Times and Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan as unprecedented in scale, with the intention of pressuring Indi...

India has been thrust into the heart of America’s tariff battles, with President Donald Trump escalating his trade war in late August by imposing a sweeping 50% tariff on nearly all Indian exports to the United States. This unprecedented move comes after months of tense negotiations, broken deals, and failed expectations on both sides. According to the Associated Press and The Good Men Project, the White House executed a two-stage approach—first, a 25% reciprocal tariff was applied effective August 7, then a separate 25% penalty was imposed from August 27, explicitly tied to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil, making American tariffs on Ind...

Today on India Tariff News and Tracker, we’re diving deep into the latest developments shaping the US-India trade relationship, with tariffs making major headlines as we approach the end of 2025.

Nearly a tenth of India’s total exports to the United States, representing about $8.3 billion in trade, remain under threat from tariffs imposed under US law. According to Moneycontrol, even as the Supreme Court reviews the legality of former President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs, duties levied under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act of 1962 are expected to stick around. These Section 232 tariffs—targeting imports considered critical...

Welcome to the India Tariff News and Tracker podcast, where we bring the latest headlines and analysis about US-India trade and tariff developments. Today, November 5, 2025, we're tracking some of the most significant moves on the tariff front between Washington and New Delhi.

In August 2025, President Trump’s administration escalated trade tensions by slapping an additional 25 percent duty on Indian goods, bringing total US tariffs on many Indian exports up to 50 percent. This hike was a direct response to India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil, despite pressure from Washington. The policy shift has left some Indian sectors reeling, as h...

Listeners, welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker. The latest headlines are dominated by the ongoing tariff standoff between the United States under President Trump and India, with new measures and sharp consequences for trade on both sides.

According to tradecomplianceresourcehub.com, President Trump has implemented a sweeping set of new tariffs as part of his "reciprocal tariff" policy. For most U.S. trading partners, the baseline tariff was set at 10% as of April 5th, 2025. However, for India specifically, sources including The Wire and KMS News confirm that a staggering 50% tariff rate has come into effect over...

Listeners, welcome to today’s episode of India Tariff News and Tracker. We are bringing you the latest on how US tariff policy under President Donald Trump continues to shake up India’s trade landscape, impact critical industries, and influence the future of US-India economic relations.

Between May and September 2025, India’s exports to its largest market, the US, plunged 37.5 percent—down from $8.8 billion to $5.5 billion. This marks one of the sharpest short-term collapses in years, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative. The fallout: intensive tariff hikes that began at 10 percent in April, jumped to 25 percent by August...

Listeners, fresh headlines this week signal a dramatic escalation in US-India trade tensions, with the Trump administration enacting some of the highest tariffs ever recorded on Indian exports. According to Outlook Business, as of September, the US has imposed a punitive 50% tariff on many Indian goods, doubling the previous duty and pushing total trade barriers from 13.9% to a staggering 63.9% on key shipments. This move has delivered a sharp blow to India’s leading labor-intensive sectors, especially textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, handicrafts, and seafood. This is of particular concern as India’s apparel exports to the US alone reached $5.4 billion last year...

Today’s top story for India Tariff News and Tracker: Listeners, in a major development, the US remains poised for a pivotal shift in its trade relationship with India. Just weeks after former President Donald Trump enacted sweeping tariff hikes on Indian goods—raising duties to a staggering 50% as of August 27, 2025, according to WION News—trade talks between Washington and New Delhi have entered their final phase. This increase has hammered critical Indian export sectors such as textiles, gems, jewelry, and leather, prompting widespread concern among Indian business leaders over both economic impacts and the diplomatic future of India-US ties.
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Welcome, listeners, to India Tariff News and Tracker. Here is your update for Monday, October 27, 2025. The latest tariff battle between the United States and India is heating up, with significant headlines and potential turning points that could impact both economies.

President Donald Trump earlier this year imposed punitive tariffs totaling 50 percent on a range of Indian goods. This measure is part of Trump’s response to India’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil, which now meets about a third of India's energy needs according to UkrAgroConsult. The US president first announced a 25 percent tariff on India, then foll...

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India and the United States are on the brink of finalizing a crucial trade deal that could dramatically reduce the punitive tariffs imposed by President Trump earlier this year. According to multiple sources including The Star and Business Standard, the tariff rate on Indian goods could be slashed from the current 50 percent down to approximately 15 to 16 percent, marking a significant shift in the trade relationship between the two nations.

The current situation remains complex. Trump initially imposed a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on India, then added another 25 percent secondary duty...

Good afternoon listeners. Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker for October 24th, 2025.

Significant developments are unfolding in US-India trade relations as both countries edge closer to a comprehensive trade deal. India and the United States have progressed to the legal drafting stage of their bilateral trade agreement, with both sides seeing convergence on most outstanding issues. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal recently concluded talks in Washington last week, and officials report that not much difference remains between the two nations.

The urgency for this deal comes as India currently faces a 50 percent US tariff rate on...

Listeners, major headlines today point to a pivotal moment in US-India trade relations, with reports confirming that the two nations are on the brink of a long-awaited trade agreement. According to The New Indian Express, Washington is poised to sharply reduce tariffs on Indian exports—from current rates averaging about 50 percent down to around 15 or 16 percent—in return for India’s agreement to gradually decrease its reliance on Russian crude oil imports.

Bloomberg, citing sources including India’s Mint newspaper, describes this forthcoming deal as months in the making and suggests it could be announced during a summit between...

Today, listeners, we're diving into the complex and evolving landscape of trade relations between the United States and India. The imposition of tariffs by the US has significantly impacted India's economic strategy and trade dynamics.

Recently, the US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, a move that has been partly attributed to India's continued import of Russian crude oil. According to reports, about half of these tariffs are in response to India's refusal to halt Russian oil purchases. The US views these imports as helping fund Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

President Trump has repeatedly...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your podcast for the latest headlines, numbers, and analysis on India-US tariffs as of October 19, 2025.

US-India trade relations have shifted dramatically in recent months, following President Trump’s administration imposing a sweeping 50 percent tariff on all Indian goods, effective since August 27. This policy move was intended to rebalance trade but has instead created immediate and harsh consequences for Indian exporters. The Economic Times and Business Standard report that merchandise exports from India to the US shrank by 11.9 percent in September, dropping to $5.5 billion, after edging up by 7 percent in August as...

Listeners, today's top story is the unprecedented 50% U.S. tariff on most Indian goods, a direct result of actions taken under former President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order. Effective since August 27th, these tariffs combine an initial 10% baseline duty, a 25% reciprocal tariff, and an additional 25% penalty specifically targeting sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, leather, auto parts, chemicals, agricultural products, machinery, marine products, and more. This marks the steepest tariff hike India has ever faced from a major trading partner, with only pharmaceuticals, electronics, energy, and critical minerals exempt in order to protect key U.S. supply chain interests, as...

Listeners, today’s spotlight is on India and the latest developments in US tariff policy under former President Donald Trump. As of October 2025, the US tariff on Indian goods stands at a steep 50 percent, the highest among America’s major trading partners. This dramatic rate resulted from two sequential hikes—first a 25 percent reciprocal tariff in August, followed by an additional 25 percent penal tariff aimed at sectors like textiles, gems, jewelry, leather, auto parts, and chemicals. The stated justification for these measures was geopolitical: India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil and its leadership role in the BRICS alliance, both factors...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. As of October 2025, India’s trade relations with the United States remain at the center of global headlines, with tariffs and negotiations dominating the discussion. The most impactful development shaping the mood today is the United States’ imposition of exceptionally high tariffs on Indian goods, particularly textiles, with rates currently at 50 percent for many products—double or more what competitors such as Bangladesh and Vietnam face, as reported by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry’s latest survey.

Industry sources note that this tariff burden has delivered a major blow to India...

Listeners, here’s your October 12th, 2025 edition of the India Tariff News and Tracker, focusing on the latest in US-India trade relations and tariffs under President Trump.

As of today, tariffs between the United States and India have reached historically high levels. The Trump administration doubled the tariff rate on Indian goods to a steep 50 percent this August, after initially imposing a 25 percent tariff earlier in the summer. This move was directly linked to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, a point of contention for Washington. These rates cover a wide array of exports—everything from textiles and ph...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. The big story today is the ongoing impact of the Trump administration’s tariff policy, which continues to send shockwaves through India’s export sector and broader economy. President Donald Trump, in his effort to address what he describes as unfair trading relationships and to put pressure on India for its ongoing purchases of Russian oil, has imposed a 50 percent tariff on most Indian exports to the United States as of August this year, with warnings of even steeper rates in case negotiations stall, according to reporting by Economic Times and AgFunderNews.

Listeners, today’s biggest story involves fresh tariffs by the United States that are sending ripples across global trade, and especially through India’s export sector. On October 1st, 2025, the U.S. government implemented major new import tariffs on specific foreign goods. According to The Legal, the new tariff rates are sharp: branded and patented pharmaceutical products are now facing a 100% import tariff, heavy trucks are set at 25%, upholstered furniture at 30%, and kitchen and bath cabinets at 50%. While there is a carve-out for generic drugs, and the majority of these generics—nearly 90% prescribed in the U.S. and heavily manufactured in Ind...

Indian and US tariff tensions are making headlines today, with new developments and ongoing negotiations capturing attention. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi just hours ago, detailing the current deadlock between Washington and New Delhi. He revealed that India is actively negotiating American tariffs that now reach up to 50 percent on Indian exports. These tariffs were first imposed during former US President Donald Trump’s administration and include an initial 25 percent duty on Indian shipments, plus an additional 25 percent penalty tied specifically to India’s continued import of Russian crude oil.
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As of today, October 3, 2025, the United States has imposed significant tariffs on Indian imports, heightening trade tensions between the two nations. In August, the U.S. introduced a tariff rate that reportedly varies; some sources indicate a 25% duty on nearly all imports from India, while others suggest a higher rate of 50% under specific circumstances. This move is part of broader trade tensions, with the U.S. also urging other countries, like those in the European Union, to impose even harsher tariffs on Indian goods.

The International Monetary Fund projected earlier this year that India's GDP would grow by 6.4...

Listeners, it’s Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, and you’re tuned in to India Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to update for the critical headlines and rates shaping US-India trade in the Trump era.

President Trump issued a Section 232 Proclamation on September 29th that slashed US tariffs on Indian wood products and furniture, including softwood lumber and kitchen cabinets, from a steep 50 percent to a much more manageable 10 to 25 percent. According to policy think tank GTRI, this move provides major relief, making Indian furniture and cabinetry more competitive in the American market, and is expected to boost Indian exports sign...

As of September 29, 2025, there’s a major escalation in tariff tensions between the United States and India, with direct implications for industries, exporters, and trade policy worldwide. After President Donald Trump’s historic re-election, his administration announced a sweeping set of supplementary tariffs affecting a range of Indian exports. The most headline-grabbing move was the rapid imposition of an additional 25% tariff on a broad list of Indian goods—soon followed by raising duties on select categories, notably textiles, gems and jewelry, auto components, and crucially, pharmaceuticals, to effective rates as high as 50%. According to SamvadaWorld, many in the US administration justif...

Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker for Sunday, September 28th, 2025.

This week, India continues to face intense pressure from Washington as President Trump’s administration maintains and even escalates tariffs on Indian goods. According to the Times of India and NDTV, the United States currently enforces a 50 percent tariff on most Indian imports, with a further 25 percent penalty levied due to India’s ongoing purchases of Russian crude oil. In a major turn, starting October 1st, the US will more than double down with a 100 percent tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical products from India, a move...