US-India trade
India's Export Growth Defies US Tariffs: Strengthening Position in Trade Negotiations
Dec 17, 2025 01:30 am CST
India's exports surged over 22% to the US in November despite Trump's steep 50% tariffs, reaching a decade-high of $38.13 billion and strengthening New Delhi's position in ongoing trade negotiations. This resilience, driven by electronics exports and market diversification, coupled with India's robust 8.2% GDP growth, reduces pressure for hasty trade concessions while talks continue between the two nations.
India Advancing Global Trade Relations: Minister Goyal Announces Negotiations with US, EU and Other Nations
Nov 14, 2025 09:20 pm CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reveals India's ongoing free trade negotiations with the US, EU, and several other countries while emphasizing reduced trade barriers and announcing collaboration with Andhra Pradesh for a world-class convention center and technological developments including Drone City and Space City projects.
Trump Tariffs Driving Up Living Costs for Majority of Americans, Survey Reveals Impact on US-India Trade
Nov 05, 2025 11:55 am CST
A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos survey reveals that most Americans are experiencing higher living costs due to President Trump's tariff policies, with 70% reporting increased grocery expenses. The impact extends to US-India trade relations, where India's exports to the US have fallen by 37.5% between May and September 2025 following the implementation of 50% tariffs. The economic consequences are being felt across political affiliations and various consumer 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.
India's Strategic Approach to International Trade Negotiations: Minister Piyush Goyal Emphasizes National Interest Over Pressure
Oct 24, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal firmly declares that India approaches international trade agreements with deliberation rather than haste, actively engaging with the EU and US while prioritizing national interests. Speaking at the Berlin Dialogue, Goyal emphasized India's sovereignty in determining trading partners and exploring new markets, notably amid pressure regarding Russian oil imports.
India Resumes US Postal Services After Implementing New Customs Duty Collection System
Oct 15, 2025 01:55 am CST
India will resume postal services to the United States on Wednesday after a two-month suspension, having established systems to collect the 50% customs duty upfront in accordance with new US import regulations. This development supports Indian exporters and comes ahead of trade talks between the two nations amid increasing tariff tensions.
19 US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reset and Repair Critical US-India Partnership Amid Tariff Tensions
Oct 09, 2025 12:22 am CST
19 US Democratic lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump requesting he reconsider recent tariff hikes on Indian goods, warning that the 50% duties are damaging US-India relations, hurting American consumers and businesses, and potentially pushing India toward greater engagement with Russia and China. The letter emphasizes India's strategic importance as a democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for immediate steps to repair this vital relationship.
No Sanctions Exist on Russian Crude Oil Purchases: Indian Petroleum Minister Explains Global Energy Supply Dynamics
Sep 26, 2025 08:19 pm CST
Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarifies that no international sanctions prohibit Russian crude oil purchases while warning about serious global consequences if supplies from the world's second-largest producer were disrupted. The statement comes amid US-India trade tensions including new punitive duties on India's Russian energy imports, as Puri emphasizes the importance of maintaining global energy supply equilibrium.
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Pharmaceutical Imports Unless Companies Build US Manufacturing Plants
Sep 26, 2025 11:42 am CST
President Donald Trump has announced 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports effective October 1, 2025, with exemptions for companies actively constructing manufacturing facilities in the US. The policy could significantly impact India's pharmaceutical sector, which exports over $3.6 billion in products to the US annually. This move follows recent 50% tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil, as bilateral trade negotiations continue.
Will Trump Tariffs Impact India's Growth? What RBI Governor Said
Aug 06, 2025 04:10 pm CST
RBI on Wednesday kept its policy interest rate unchanged, as policymakers weighed the risks posed by changing global trade policies and the uncertainties surrounding the potential for higher tariffs by the US President Donald Trump's administration.