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 Welcome to India Tariff News and Tracker, your dedicated source for the latest on tariffs and trade developments affecting India and the United States.

As of June 2025, the big story is the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs. On April 2nd, President Trump announced sweeping new reciprocal tariffs, citing longstanding concerns over what he described as unfair trade practices by countries including India. In his national address on what he called “Liberation Day,” Trump rolled out a detailed tariff structure, impacting a broad range of imports to the United States. For India, this means a 26% tariff was set to take effect on its leading exports, with some reporting the U.S. reciprocal tariff rate as high as 27% on most Indian goods, and a specific rate of 25% imposed on autos, auto parts, steel, and aluminum. Notably, critical sectors like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors are exempted from these new tariffs, providing some relief to Indian exporters in those fields, according to India Briefing and ClearTax.

The Trump administration’s two-phase plan began with a baseline 10% tariff on all countries, effective from early April. However, India, identified as a country with a significant trade deficit with the U.S., was subject to a substantially higher rate. There have also been adjustments, with some reciprocal tariffs delayed until July 9th, but the intention remains clear: to address trade imbalances and press for more favorable terms for American goods. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative underscored these measures by publishing its annual National Trade Estimate Report. It highlighted that India imposed the highest average Most Favored Nation tariff rate among major economies in 2023, at 17%, with steep rates—up to 39%—on agricultural goods.

Despite these headline-grabbing numbers, experts suggest the overall impact on India’s export economy might be contained. The United States accounts for 18% of India’s exports, but the most affected sectors, automobiles and electronics, represent only about 16% of that slice. Pharmaceuticals, textiles, and engineering goods—together forming a major chunk of exports—have either been exempted or have alternative markets. Economists estimate the direct tariff-related hit to India’s GDP remains modest, provided exporters can adapt and diversify.

With the July 9th deadline for finalizing various trade deals fast approaching, the focus now shifts to ongoing negotiations. While the Trump administration continues its global push for reciprocal tariffs, both governments remain in dialogue, and industry groups on both sides are lobbying for exemptions and revised terms.

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