labor-intensive sectors
India's Exports to US Decline 37.5% Between May-September 2025: GTRI Analysis Reveals Sector-Wide Impact
Nov 03, 2025 02:21 am CST
A comprehensive analysis by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) reveals that India's exports to the United States have dropped by 37.5% between May and September 2025, falling from $8.8 billion to $5.5 billion. This significant decline affects multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, textiles, metals, and solar panels, coinciding with the US implementation of 50% tariffs on various Indian products effective August 27.
The Economic Impact of Trump Tariffs on India's Export Sectors: Analyzing Vulnerabilities and Long-term Consequences
Oct 06, 2025 09:04 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines the profound impact of US tariffs on India's export-dependent sectors. With bilateral trade valued at $131.84 billion and the US accounting for 18% of India's exports, these tariffs threaten industries from leather and textiles to gems and electronics. The article explores how labor-intensive sectors employing millions in India's informal economy face particular vulnerability, potentially reducing GDP growth by 0.5-0.6% while causing factory closures, job losses, and market shifts to countries with lower tariff rates.