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In a major breakthrough for US-India trade relations, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on February 2, 2026, a deal slashing US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18% effective immediately. According to PV Tech, this cuts the reciprocal tariff from 25% and eliminates an additional 25% levy tied to India's Russian oil imports, boosting Indian exports like solar panels and jewelry.Trump hailed the agreement on social media, stating India committed to halting Russian oil purchases, reducing its tariffs on US goods to zero, and buying over $500 billion in American products including energy, aircraft, and defense equipment. PV Tech reports Indian PM Modi confirmed the 18% rate on X, calling it a step toward stability, though he omitted details on oil or purchases. Sullivan & Cromwell's Tariffs Tracker notes the White House described it as immediate, following a leaders' call.The move de-escalates tensions from May 2025, when 25% tariffs hit all Indian imports from August, per Council on Foreign Relations. Indian exports to the US still grew 15.9% to $85.5 billion in January-November 2025, per government data cited by PV Tech. Clean energy wins big: Saatvik Green Energy CEO Prashant Mathur told PV Tech it's a "strategic turning point," enhancing competitiveness for Made-in-India solar cells and modules in the US market.Markets reacted positively, with Indian stocks surging, as Applied Geopolitics notes, amid India's new EU free trade pact. However, challenges linger: US antidumping probes into Indian PV cells propose 123% margins, per PV Tech, and details on timelines remain vague, with Asia Times calling it a framework needing fine print. Critics like Congress's Jairam Ramesh decry it as capitulation, while Moody's warns of oil market disruptions from curbing Russian crude, now down to 1.1 million barrels daily.This US-India tariff reset strengthens supply chains, counters China, and pivots energy geopolitics, positioning India competitively at 18% versus higher ASEAN rates, per Carnegie Endowment.Listeners, thank you for tuning in to India Tariff News and Tracker. Subscribe for the latest updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

India's Union Budget 2026-27 is making waves in US-India trade relations, slashing tariffs to open doors for American tech, energy, and aerospace giants amid ongoing Trump-era pressures. According to the Global Trade Research Initiative, or GTRI, the budget introduces zero customs duties on aircraft components, nuclear equipment until 2035, clean energy machinery like lithium-ion cell inputs, and medical devices such as X-ray tubes, directly benefiting US exporters in these high-value sectors. GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava notes these country-neutral changes quietly align with American strengths, lowering India's input costs while boosting its export competitiveness to the US.But tensions persist under President Trump's aggressive tariff regime. The Trade Compliance Resource Hub's Trump 2.0 tariff tracker confirms India faces implemented reciprocal tariffs of 25% effective August 7, 2025, plus a secondary 25% penalty on exports linked to its Russian oil purchases, totaling up to 50% on many goods. This stems from August 2025 measures, as detailed by the International Centre for Defence and Security, framing India's oil imports as a national security flashpoint. India responded with a WTO challenge rather than retaliation, aiming to contain the dispute.In response, India is diversifying. The Lowy Institute reports New Delhi finalized a landmark EU free trade agreement in early 2026, eliminating or reducing tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports while gaining similar access for 99.5% of its goods—a strategic hedge against US unpredictability.Whalesbook highlights how Budget 2026 bolsters US tech and energy exports through these concessions, potentially deepening bilateral ties despite the friction. As talks for a US-India deal remain unsettled per Quant India's outlook, these moves signal India's push for resilience in a volatile trade landscape.Listeners, stay tuned as tariff battles evolve—this could reshape supply chains and markets.Thank you for tuning in to India Tariff News and Tracker. Subscribe now for the latest updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

India's Union Budget 2026 delivers a strategic counterpunch to President Trump's escalating US tariffs, shielding key exports and boosting manufacturing amid global trade turbulence. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled reforms today that simplify tariff structures, enhance export competitiveness, and cut personal import duties from 20% to 10%, directly easing costs for households while offsetting America's 50% duties on Indian gems, jewelry, apparel, auto components, and seafood, as reported by The Economic Times and NDTV.Trump first slapped 25% tariffs on Indian goods in April 2025 over trade imbalances, hiking them to 50% later that year due to India's Russian oil imports, according to Business Standard. This battered exports—gems and jewelry fell nearly 5% year-on-year in December 2025, with US-bound shipments dropping 9% in October before a slight November rebound. Sitharaman's response arms exporters: duty-free inputs for seafood processing rise from 1% to 3% of prior year's FOB value, leather and textile export timelines extend to one year, and exemptions now cover shoe uppers, lithium-ion cells for energy storage, solar glass materials, and defense aircraft parts.The Economic Times highlights SEZ units gaining concessional domestic sales capped by export volumes, plus automated cargo clearance and AI risk assessments at ports by April 2026. Mint reports these moves amid market jitters, with Sensex and Nifty dipping sharply. In a bold pivot, India and the EU sealed a free trade deal yesterday, per EU-India.org, dodging Trump's tariff war by opening European markets.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal notes India held firm on US exports despite the hits, eyeing a new framework deal. Times of India calls it firepower: nuclear exemptions till 2035, critical minerals processing relief, and biogas duty tweaks fortify energy security. Personal wins include duty-free cancer drugs and rare disease imports.Listeners, as Trump closes America's doors, Budget 2026 flings India's wide open—resilient, competitive, and export-ready.Thank you for tuning in to India Tariff News and Tracker. Subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest on US tariffs hitting Indian exports under President Trump's aggressive trade agenda.Trade Compliance Resource Hub's Trump 2.0 tariff tracker, updated January 27, 2026, confirms India faces a steep 25% reciprocal tariff on most imports, implemented effective August 7, 2025. This stacks with secondary 25% duties on goods linked to Russian oil purchases, implemented August 27, 2025, pushing effective rates up to 50% for many sectors like steel, chemicals, textiles, and engineering components. Exemptions apply to select products in Annex II of the executive order, with phased reductions: zero percent through December 31, 2026, then 10% in 2027, rising to 15% from 2028.The fallout is stark. Times of India reports India's US exports plunged 21% from May to December 2025, dropping from $8.4 billion to $6.88 billion monthly amid the 50% regime. Economic Times notes Trump's program, with reciprocal duties up to 26% on Indian goods, has rattled exporters, prompting India's Union Budget 2026 to strategically lower duties on critical imports like electronics components, semiconductors, and EVs to cut costs and bolster Make in India via PLI schemes.Diversification is key. Le Monde details a landmark India-EU free trade agreement, sealed after 20 years, abolishing tariffs on 99.5% of Indian products within seven years—fully for seafood, leather, textiles, chemicals, and more. FiercePharma highlights near-elimination of India's 11% tariff on EU pharmaceuticals. Times of India quotes GTRI's Ajay Srivastava hoping a US deal slashes tariffs to 15%, while the EU pact offers immediate offsets.India's response blends resilience and recalibration: protecting finished goods, opening gates for inputs, and eyeing new markets to counter Trump’s walls.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

US President Donald Trump extended Republic Day greetings to India today, highlighting the historic bond between the world's largest and oldest democracies, according to The Federal. Yet, his message arrives amid escalating trade tensions, with the US imposing 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods—25 percent base rate plus an additional 25 percent penalty for New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, as reported by Hindustan Times and Axios.These tariffs, in place since early 2025, are hammering India's economy, particularly textiles, the second-largest employer after agriculture, supporting over 45 million jobs. Polyestertime notes factory shutdowns, job losses, and order cuts in hubs like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, with exporters losing competitiveness as US buyers shift sourcing. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reignited the "dead economy" debate, slamming the government for lacking relief measures amid this tariff storm.Leaked audio from US Senator Ted Cruz, cited by Axios, reveals White House infighting delaying a long-pending India-US trade deal. Cruz blames trade adviser Peter Navarro, Vice President JD Vance, and Trump himself for stalling progress, warning that broad tariffs could spike consumer prices and hurt Republicans in 2026 midterms. India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal remains optimistic, telling The Federal that the first tranche of a bilateral agreement is "very near," with exports to the US holding resilient despite pressures.Tensions trace back to mid-2025, when India's Reserve Bank dismantled rupee barriers for Russian oil trade, prompting Trump's swift retaliation, per Economic Times. This move, seen in Washington as a "monetary mutiny" against the dollar, froze deal talks despite Trump's prior praise for India's resistance to China.Meanwhile, Canada is pivoting to India amid its own tariff woes. Prime Minister Mark Carney plans a March visit to ink deals on uranium, energy, critical minerals, and AI, with CEPA talks restarting, Reuters reports via India Today. Canada's strategy underscores global realignments as Trump's protectionism ripples worldwide.India's negotiators push on, boosting US crude imports to ease strains, but textiles and exporters brace for more pain without swift relief.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Subscribe to India Tariff News and Tracker for the latest updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest on US tariffs impacting India under President Trump.In a major development from the World Economic Forum in Davos, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hinted at a path to lift the additional 25 percent tariffs on Indian goods, imposed last August as punishment for buying Russian oil. According to the Economic Times, Bessent stated, "We put a tariff on India for buying Russian oil. Indian purchases of Russian oil have collapsed. The tariffs are still on. I would imagine there is a path to take them off… So that’s a check and a huge success." Hindustan Times reports that these 25 percent duties form part of the broader 50 percent tariffs on many Indian exports to the US, though electronics and others are exempt. Data from Kpler shows India's Russian oil imports averaged 1.18 million barrels per day in early January 2026, down 30 percent from last year and the 2025 average, validating the US pressure.Bessent also slammed European nations for buying refined Russian oil from India, calling it indirect financing of Russia's war. This comes amid Trump's warnings of even steeper hikes, with a proposed US Congressional bill eyeing 500 percent duties on persistent Russian oil buyers, as noted by India's external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.Meanwhile, India is countering with bold moves. Streamline Feed and Khaleej Times report that New Delhi and the EU are set to finalize the "Mother of All Deals," a historic free trade agreement slashing tariffs on over 90 percent of goods, just days from now on January 27 during Republic Day celebrations with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa. This $136 billion trade corridor targets textiles, electronics, and more, hedging against US uncertainty. Talks for a US-India bilateral deal continue positively, per Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's recent meetings, with potential to roll back the 50 percent tariffs.India stands firm on its energy autonomy, but these shifts signal de-escalation possibilities if oil trends hold.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates on tariffs and trade. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

India faces steep 50% US tariffs on its exports under President Trump's second term, hitting sectors like automobiles, textiles, garments, and clean energy hardest, according to the Economic Times Budget Survey 2026. These duties, part of broader reciprocal tariffs imposed since April 2025 and escalated to totals of 50% on Indian goods, have dented India's growth story amid a falling rupee and unresolved trade deal, as Times of India reports from economists at Bank of Baroda and Deloitte India.In response, India slapped a 30% tariff on US pulses like yellow peas and lentils, slashing imports from $80 million in 2024 to just $4 million in early 2025, per Angel One analysis. This move shields domestic farmers and stabilizes prices, prompting US senators from North Dakota and Montana to urge Trump to negotiate relief with PM Modi. Stratfor notes recent US additions, including a 25% tariff atop the initial 25% in April 2025, aimed at curbing India's Russian oil purchases, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming Indian firms have halted them.Ahead of Union Budget 2026 on February 1, a survey of nearly 5,000 by Economic Times reveals 64% want self-reliance via expanded PLI schemes for electronics, autos, and steel to counter Trump tariffs and Chinese dumping—imports from China up 13-15% through November 2025, says S&P Global. Economists like PwC's Ranen Banerjee and Anand Rathi's Sujan Hajra call for export diversification, MSME credit support, and fiscal prudence to protect 40 million jobs in textiles and leather.Customs Support confirms India's 50% rate with no retaliation planned, prioritizing talks for a deal easing barriers in tech and energy. Amid global shocks, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget eyes labor reforms, AI skilling, and capex incentives to build resilience.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates on India Tariff News and Tracker. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

India Tariff News and Tracker, coming to you with the latest on US trade tensions and President Trump's tariff moves.Listeners, the EU-India Free Trade Agreement is on the verge of sealing the deal, hailed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Davos as the "mother of all deals." India Today reports negotiations could wrap up by January 27 at the India-EU Summit, after 20 years of talks revived amid Trump's protectionism. This FTA promises India boosted exports in pharma, textiles, and IT to 27 EU nations, dodging US reliance, while opening EU markets for cars and chemicals in India.Trump's tariffs hit hard: a 50% rate on Indian imports has lingered for months, per Moneycontrol, squeezing exporters in textiles and jewelry. Baker Botts' Trump Tariff Tracker notes reciprocal tariffs on India implemented since August 2025 at 15%, with threats escalating. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pushes Trump's "staircase model," punishing delays, as India Today details.India fired back quietly: a 30% tariff on US pulses like yellow peas, lentils, chickpeas, and beans, effective November 1, 2025, per Free Voice and Angel One. Senators from North Dakota and Montana urged Trump to counter, citing harm to farmers, since India consumes 27% of global pulses.At Davos 2026, Trump meets top Indian CEOs like Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma and ReNew's Sumant Sinha amid tariff and H-1B visa woes—the US now favors high-paid workers with a $100,000 fee. A Kiel Institute study via Business Standard reveals Americans foot 96% of these tariffs on Indian goods, as exporters hold prices firm.This EU pivot hedges against Trump's America First, with experts like IPR analyst Navroop Singh calling it India's stand on core interests. Trade talks stall, but multipolarity grows.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates on tariffs and deals. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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 under the Trump administration.The situation between Washington and New Delhi has grown increasingly complex. A Trade Compliance Resource Hub tracker shows that India currently faces a 50 percent reciprocal tariff on imports to the United States, implemented in August 2025. This aggressive stance has triggered a tit-for-tat response from New Delhi.In October, India announced a 30 percent tariff on yellow peas, effective November 1st. Now, just this month, Republican Senators Steve Daines of Montana and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota have sent a letter to President Trump urging him to push India to remove these pulse tariffs. Their states are the top two producers of pulse crops, and they argue American farmers face unfair competitive disadvantages. However, this pressure comes at a critical moment when both nations are supposedly negotiating a broader trade agreement.According to a Kiel Institute study, Indian exporters have felt the sting of these tariffs acutely. When researchers compared Indian exports to the United States with shipments to Europe and Canada, they found a clear pattern. Export volume to America dropped sharply by up to 24 percent, but crucially, Indian companies didn't lower their prices. They simply shipped less product.The delayed India-US trade deal remains a major pain point. Despite multiple negotiation rounds, a breakthrough has remained elusive. An analysis from the New Delhi Television reports that without this agreement, India's macroeconomic stability could face threats, including wider trade deficits, a weakening rupee, and potential capital flight.Meanwhile, India is pursuing alternative trade partnerships. The country is on the cusp of sealing a transformative free trade agreement with the European Union after 18 years of negotiations. According to Economic Times, this would be India's ninth trade agreement in just four years, reflecting New Delhi's accelerated strategy to diversify away from heavy dependence on the American market.The stakes are high. India represents one of the world's fastest-growing large economies, and a sustained trade conflict with the United States threatens to derail growth momentum. The pulse tariff dispute, while seemingly narrow, symbolizes the broader breakdown in trade negotiations and the willingness of both sides to weaponize agricultural products in their standoff.Thank you for tuning in to India Tariff News and Tracker. Please subscribe for the latest updates on how these trade dynamics continue to unfold. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker. We're diving into the latest developments shaping trade between the United States and India as 2026 unfolds.The Trump administration's tariff regime continues to intensify its impact on Indian exporters. According to recent trade data, India now faces a combined 51 percent tariff burden on its goods entering the US market. This comprises a 26 percent reciprocal tariff imposed in April 2025, followed by an additional 25 percent punitive tariff implemented in August over India's purchase of Russian oil. Despite these substantial barriers, Indian exports have shown surprising resilience, growing nearly 10 percent year-on-year through December 2025. India's bilateral trade surplus with the United States climbed to 50 billion dollars by October 2025, up from 45.8 billion dollars in 2024.However, new challenges are emerging on the horizon. Trump senior adviser Peter Navarro has signaled that artificial intelligence data centers could become the next target of US trade action. Navarro expressed concern about American electricity powering AI infrastructure that serves global users, particularly in India and China. He specifically questioned why Americans are subsidizing ChatGPT usage abroad, suggesting strong action from President Trump on this issue. With India accounting for 9 percent of ChatGPT's 5.8 billion monthly visits as of August 2025, this sector faces potential regulatory scrutiny.Meanwhile, Republican senators from Montana and North Dakota are pressing Trump to make Indian tariffs on American pulses a priority in ongoing trade negotiations. The senators argue that India's 30 percent tariff on yellow peas, effective November 2025, unfairly blocks American producers from accessing the world's largest pulse consumer market. India, however, views these tariffs as domestic safeguards to protect farmers facing falling prices from cheap imports. The tariff applies uniformly to all exporting countries, including Canada. Indian policymakers have prioritized pulse self-sufficiency through the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, a six-year initiative with an 11,440 crore rupee budget aimed at raising domestic production significantly.Negotiations between Indian and American trade officials appear close to completion, with India's Commerce Secretary indicating that most issues are resolved. Yet agriculture remains the most contentious sector, with pulses serving as a critical sticking point. Indian officials have drawn firm red lines around agricultural access, citing food security concerns and the political sensitivity of farmer livelihoods.The broader context underscores Trump's unpredictable approach to trade policy. His threats of tariffs on the European Union over Greenland disputes signal that economic measures can be weaponized for political leverage, potentially undermining negotiated agreements. For India, this unpredictability demands strategic caution as negotiators work toward finalizing a comprehensive trade deal.Thank you for tuning in to India Tariff News and Tracker. Please subscribe for regular updates on how global trade policy affects India's economic future. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest on US trade policies impacting India. Flexport's Global Logistics Update from January 15 reports that demand from the Indian subcontinent to the US has surged in January, despite last August's tariff escalation, with steady freight rates to the East Coast and low rates to the West Coast signaling available capacity.India's exports to the US are holding strong amid 50% tariffs imposed by President Trump in August—one of the highest rates worldwide—slashing access to our biggest market, which accounts for 19% of total exports. Yet, Moneycontrol analysis reveals electronics leading the charge: laptop exports to the US jumped 1700% over ten months, with India's share rising 0.3 points, while smartphones captured 36% market share. Traditional sectors like wool carpets hit 80% US import dominance, up from 74%, and kitchen linens grew 7% with a 44% share. Even soybean oilcake exports exploded 49,500% post-tariffs, grabbing 8.6% of the US market.Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal told Economic Times an India-US trade deal is very near, though no deadline is set, with energy imports from the US up 13% to $39 billion in nine months. India's merchandise exports rose 1.9% to $38.51 billion in December, defying tariffs, per Hindustan Times data.Tensions rise with Trump's January 12 Truth Social post threatening 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran. Moneycontrol confirms the US granted India a conditional sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port until April 26, 2026, after October 2025 guidance from the Treasury, amid Iran's unrest—India's strategic gateway to Central Asia bypassing Pakistan.Barclays warns India's FTA push with the EU and others won't fully offset the US drag, as 70% of exports face serious threats in textiles, gems, and apparel. MSMEs, hit hardest per CRISIL, seek Budget 2026 relief like enhanced credit and export schemes from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.Stay tuned as talks intensify—resilience meets uncertainty.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good afternoon, and welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, bringing you the latest developments in US-India trade tensions as we navigate one of the most unpredictable trade environments in recent memory.Right now, Indian exporters are facing a crushing 50 percent tariff on goods shipped to the United States. This figure breaks down into two components: a 25 percent reciprocal tariff that was announced last year, plus an additional 25 percent penalty specifically tied to India's continued purchases of Russian oil. According to the Economic Times, this makes India one of the countries facing the highest US tariff rates, with experts noting the overall rate could climb even higher.Today, President Trump has added another layer of complexity to this situation. He announced a blanket 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, effective immediately. The question on everyone's mind in New Delhi is whether this will push Indian tariffs even higher. According to Business Today, if this new Iran tariff applies to India's Iran trade, total duties could potentially reach 75 percent on certain products. However, Indian government sources tell the Economic Times that the Iran tariff is likely to have minimal impact on India's overall trade picture, simply because India-Iran commerce is relatively modest—just 1.7 billion dollars last year, representing only 0.15 percent of India's total trade.What is exposed is India's rice exports. According to multiple reports, basmati rice alone accounts for over 750 million dollars of India's exports to Iran, representing more than 61 percent of that trade. Business Today reports that this sector faces the most immediate vulnerability under the new announcement.Meanwhile, negotiations on a broader India-US trade deal remain stalled. According to reporting from India Today, Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently revealed that India missed critical deadlines in Trump's so-called staircase model of dealmaking, where countries that move quickly get the best terms. Lutnick indicated that India was given a three-Friday deadline to finalize terms with Trump, but Prime Minister Modi did not make the crucial call before that window closed. India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has since pushed back against these characterizations, urging listeners to trust in India's negotiating position.The broader context remains dire. Automakers in the United States are deferring new orders from Indian component manufacturers, according to reporting from the New Indian Express. The uncertainty created by these tariff threats is rippling through supply chains and investment decisions across multiple sectors.India faces a diplomatic tightrope. Preserving access to the 27 trillion dollar US market while maintaining long-standing relationships with strategic partners like Iran and Russia presents a challenge with no easy resolution.Thank you for tuning in to India Tariff News and Tracker. Please subscribe for daily updates on how these developments affect Indian businesses and the broader economy. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest on US tariffs impacting India.In a major development today, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, speaking after assuming charge, announced that the next round of talks on the India-US trade deal will happen tomorrow. According to the Times of India, both sides are actively engaged, with Gor emphasizing that no partner is more essential than India, and highlighting the real friendship between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. He stressed collaboration on security, counter-terrorism, energy, technology, and more, while noting India's size makes a deal challenging but they're determined to finish it.Current tariffs stand at 50% on Indian exports to the US, including 25% penal duties for India's Russian crude oil imports, as reported by Times of India and Rediff. Tensions escalated after Trump signed an executive order in August imposing that extra 25%, per Greenwich Time. Adding fuel, a bill proposing up to 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy has Trump's nod and heads to the Senate soon, Moneycontrol warns this could spike US consumer prices on Indian-dominated goods like textiles—where India supplies 59% of US bed linen imports—and packaging, since alternatives are scarce.Rediff quotes Gor calling 2026 the year of reciprocity, echoing Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid strains over H1B visas and trade deficits. Yet, Hindustan Times analysis suggests the trade deal remains in play, with drafts exchanged and India tapering Russian oil while boosting US purchases like gold to narrow the deficit. Experts advise India prioritize energy security from diverse sources and not react hastily, as tariffs weaponize geopolitics.India's also eyeing an EU free trade deal to diversify, reducing US reliance.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates on tariffs and trade.This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, listeners, where we break down the latest US-India trade tensions under President Trump.US tariffs on Indian goods have hit a staggering 50 percent, the highest for any Asian economy, combining a 25 percent reciprocal levy from August with an additional 25 percent punitive duty tied directly to India's purchases of Russian oil, according to Hindustan Times and Outlook Business reports. Trump doubled down on this pressure at a House GOP retreat on Tuesday, claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not happy with him because India is paying these steep tariffs, though he noted India has substantially reduced Russian oil imports. Trump recounted a meeting where Modi allegedly said, Sir, may I see you please? over delays in delivering 68 Apache helicopters India ordered years ago, as covered by India Today and The Tribune.The stakes are rising fast. Trump warned on Sunday that tariffs could climb even higher if India doesn't curb Russian oil further, per PTI and Upstox updates. Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court could rule as soon as Friday on the legality of these sweeping 10 to 50 percent global tariffs imposed under a 1977 emergency powers law, a decision that could reshape Trump's trade agenda and India's export future, Moneycontrol reports. Indian exporters in textiles, leather, gems, and handicrafts are reeling—orders dropped 10 to 12 percent in late 2025, with firms like Farida Group cutting production 20 to 25 percent and laying off workers, Straits Times details. January is make-or-break for securing US summer orders, but six rounds of talks drag on without a deal, despite India's $5 billion exporter aid.Trump insists he has a very good relationship with Modi, yet mixed signals persist amid negotiations nearing a framework to resolve the 50 percent duties. Exporters are diversifying to UAE, UK, and others, but the US market—nearly one-fifth of India's exports—hangs in the balance.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates on these critical developments.This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the latest US-India trade tensions. Today, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to India over its continued purchases of discounted Russian oil, threatening to hike tariffs even higher if New Delhi doesn't align with Washington's demands.According to Reuters, as reported by The Economic Times and OilPrice.com, Trump stated aboard Air Force One, "Modi is a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important to make me happy. They do trade, and we can raise tariffs on them very quickly." He specifically called out India's refusal to curb Russian crude imports, which now make up a significant portion of its energy needs, with India relying on imports for over 80% of its oil consumption.This comes after Trump already imposed steep penalties in 2025. FXStreet reports that import duties on Indian goods were raised to 50%, including a punitive 25% tariff explicitly tied to Russian oil buys, marking the highest rates by many standards as noted in India Today's analysis. The move has reignited trade frictions, weakening the Indian Rupee to near 90.50 against the USD—its two-week low—and prompting Foreign Institutional Investors to offload over Rs. 3 lakh crore in Indian equities last year, with more net selling in early January 2026.India Today highlights upcoming developments: US Ambassador Sergio Gor's visit to New Delhi on January 7 could deliver clearer messages, amid talks of a potential India-US trade deal by March 2026 that might ease the 50% tariffs. Analysts note Trump's off-the-cuff style but emphasize his track record of swift tariff actions, complicating India's energy diversification efforts.Dawn echoes the threat, underscoring how these punitive measures challenge bilateral ties despite Trump praising PM Modi as a "good friend." Markets are on edge, with the USD/INR eyeing its all-time high of 91.55 unless tensions ease.Stay tuned as negotiations unfold—could a deal avert further hikes, or will Russian oil loyalty cost India dearly?Thanks for tuning in, listeners—don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest on US tariffs hitting Indian trade under the Trump administration.In a bold move signaling America's protectionist turn, the United States imposed a 25 percent tariff on goods from India and nearly 70 other countries, effective August 7, 2025, according to TaxTMI reports. Tensions escalated when rates jumped to 50 percent by late August, the highest among partners, as noted by Nation Thailand's NESDC and Shipping-Now analysis. Trump officials cited India's high tariffs, non-monetary barriers, BRICS ties, and Russian energy purchases as triggers, though an extra penalty was dropped from the final executive order.India fired back, vowing protective measures while showing resilience. Fortune India highlights that despite the 50 percent extra duties, the US remained India's top export destination through November 2025, with merchandise exports up 2.62 percent to $292 billion and total exports including services rising 5.43 percent to $562 billion. Rupee depreciation cushioned the blow, keeping exporters competitive, per Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.Economists offer a nuanced view. Business Today cites top experts explaining Trump's tariffs didn't fully bite—actual rates averaged around 10 percent based on revenue data, far below announced peaks of 27 percent trade-weighted. NESDC forecasts India's growth easing to 6.5 percent in 2026 from 7 percent in 2025, pressured by weaker exports but buoyed by domestic demand and tax reforms.Looking ahead, NDTV's India Ascends podcast outlines New Delhi's 2026 strategy: balancing a Trump White House with FTAs like those with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand, pushing EU talks, and leveraging PLIs in electronics and pharma. Dr. S. Raja Mohan emphasizes redoing trade ties, integrating into supply chains, and semiconductors to counter disruptions.India's playbook? Diversify, negotiate on its terms, and turn inward for competitiveness amid tariff wars.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

India has officially taken over the BRICS presidency for 2026, stepping into the role amid escalating US tariffs under President Trump that are reshaping global trade, according to Moneycontrol. This comes as Trump imposes a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, linked directly to India's purchases of Russian oil, though Firstpost reports that India has substantially reduced those imports, paving the way for tariff reductions in ongoing trade talks.Listeners, Trump's tariff regime, which kicked off with a 10 percent base on most imports and penalties for trade deficits, has surged America's average tariff rate to 17 percent—the highest in decades—with nations like India, China, Japan, and the EU in the crosshairs, as detailed in Firstpost's analysis of 2026 trade wars. Revenue from these measures hit nearly $30 billion monthly in 2025, but they've strained India's relationship with Washington, eroding trust and stalling bilateral trade negotiations, CNBC-TV18 reports from former Indian ambassadors Rajiv Bhatia, Ashok Sajjanhar, and Ashok Kantha.Yet, optimism flickers: India's commerce secretary signals hope to conclude talks sooner than later, with Trump himself noting plans to bring down high tariffs on India due to curtailed Russian oil buys. New Delhi is countering by diversifying aggressively—signing free trade pacts with the UK, New Zealand, Oman, and the EFTA bloc, while advancing deals with the EU and Chile—to safeguard strategic autonomy amid this protectionist storm.As BRICS expands to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE—representing 49 percent of world population and 29 percent of global GDP—India pledges to amplify the Global South's voice, push multilateralism, and promote local currency settlements without aggressive de-dollarization, experts like Prerna Gandhi and Raj Kumar Sharma tell Moneycontrol and NikkeiAsia. But challenges loom: Pakistan eyes BRICS membership and NDB access, while America's G20 presidency may rival India's Global South agenda.India's playbook for 2026? Measured restraint against Trump's volatility, deeper Indo-Pacific balancing with China in focus, and a push for clearer BRICS expansion rules. Trade talks could yield relief, but businesses brace for supply chain shifts and higher costs if tariffs persist.Thank you for tuning in to India Tariff News and Tracker. Subscribe for the latest updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome back to India Tariff News and Tracker. As we close out 2025, India's trade relationship with the United States has been nothing short of turbulent, marked by escalating tariffs that have tested the resilience of Indian exporters in unprecedented ways.The year began with aggressive tariff action from the Trump administration. By April, India faced a 27 percent reciprocal tariff. But that was just the beginning. In August, the situation intensified dramatically when the US imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods in retaliation for India's continued purchases of Russian oil. This brought the total tariff rate to 50 percent, making India one of the most heavily tariffed nations in Trump's global trade strategy.According to analyses from trade experts, this 50 percent tariff was designed to impact roughly 87 percent of India's exports to the United States, valued at approximately 66 billion dollars. The hardest-hit sectors included pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and mineral fuels. Yet despite these extraordinary barriers, something unexpected happened. Indian exporters demonstrated remarkable adaptability. Data reveals that after an initial sharp decline in exports when tariffs were lower, Indian shipments to the US actually recovered and rose, even as the full 50 percent tariff took effect. In November 2025 alone, Indian exports reached 400 million dollars, showing that exporter adjustments and temporary coping strategies helped maintain some trade flow.The political dimension has been equally complex. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the White House in February to negotiate relief, offering tariff reductions on motorcycles and whiskey while pledging to review additional tariffs. India also signaled willingness to lower tariffs on 55 percent of its US imports. However, nine months of formal negotiations have produced no final agreement, though officials report they are close to finalizing a framework trade deal that would address the burden of these reciprocal tariffs.A significant development came in November when Reliance Industries announced it would cease purchases of Russian oil, a major concession that appeared designed to reduce tension with the Trump administration. Trade talks are scheduled to resume in January with a new US ambassador taking charge, suggesting renewed momentum toward resolution.As we enter 2026, securing a comprehensive trade agreement has become critical for India's economy. The tariff situation remains precarious, but the demonstrated resilience of Indian exporters suggests the nation's trade relationship with the US, while strained, retains a foundation for negotiation and potential breakthrough.Thank you for tuning in to India Tariff News and Tracker. Be sure to subscribe for the latest updates on this developing story.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on how U.S. trade policies are reshaping India's export landscape. As of late December 2025, President Trump's aggressive tariff regime continues to dominate headlines, with India squarely in the crosshairs.Trump's "Liberation Day" on April 2 kicked off reciprocal tariffs hitting nearly every nation, slapping India with an initial 25% rate despite its own trade-weighted average of just 12%, according to Moneycontrol analysis. The Trade Compliance Resource Hub confirms this 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods took effect August 7, layered with a punishing 25% secondary penalty for India's purchases of Russian oil, pushing the total to 50% on key exports like textiles, apparel, and leather products, as reported by The Journal and ET Edge Insights.Talks stalled over U.S. demands for access to India's dairy and agricultural markets, which remain politically unfeasible. In August, Washington abruptly ended negotiations and doubled down, singling out India and straining ties—ironically pushing New Delhi toward deals with the UK, New Zealand, and Oman, per Moneycontrol. A partial bright spot: Trump's recent executive order slashed tariffs on over 200 food items, exempting about a billion dollars of Indian tea, coffee, and spices, amid backlash over rising U.S. grocery prices.Legal drama adds uncertainty—a Supreme Court challenge questions Trump's emergency powers for these levies, with justices skeptical in September hearings, potentially offering relief if ruled against. Meanwhile, Yale Budget Lab data shows U.S. effective tariffs at nearly 17% in November, the highest since 1935, fueling global supply chain chaos.For Indian exporters, diversification is key—these tariffs sting but spur reforms and new markets. Stay tuned as this trade war evolves.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe now for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

India's exports are defying a steep 50% US tariff under President Trump, surging ahead into 2026 despite trade tensions. Whalesbook reports that Indian shipments to the US dipped in September and October 2025 but rebounded with a 22.61% jump to $6.98 billion in November, as exporters pivot to new markets and leverage free trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand.Listeners, welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker. 2025 has been a rollercoaster for US-India trade, marked by Trump's aggressive tariff moves. On April 2, dubbed Liberation Day, he slapped a 26% discounted reciprocal tariff on India, calling it half of New Delhi's supposed 52% levies on US goods, according to the New Indian Express. By August, amid criticism of India's Russian oil purchases, Trump doubled down with an additional 25% levy, hitting 50% total—the highest among major partners, as noted by Hindustan Times and Economic Times.Trump branded India the Maharaja of tariffs, with aide Peter Navarro echoing the jabs, while promising a bilateral trade deal soon. Progress flickered when VP JD Vance and PM Modi set terms for a pact aiming to double trade to $500 billion by 2030. Yet, no deal materialized by year's end, leaving the 50% barrier intact and straining ties, per Times Now News.India's resilience shines through. Merchandise exports hit $407 billion from January to November 2025, up from $443 billion in 2024, fueled by electronics, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal forecasts solid 2026 growth, backed by a ₹25,060 crore export mission and ₹20,000 crore in collateral-free credit. The Federal highlights how these FTAs counter tariff headwinds, even as challenges like geopolitical risks and MSME pressures loom.US lawmakers, including Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi, condemned the tariffs as an unnecessary strain. Despite frictions over H-1B visas and deportations, Modi and Trump maintain warm ties, with a 10-year defense pact signed in October signaling strategic depth.As 2026 dawns, watch for trade negotiations amid global slowdowns projected by the WTO at just 0.5% growth.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for the latest updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Avoid ths tariff fee's and check out these deals https://amzn.to/4iaM94QThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI