Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that if elected, his administration will impose reciprocal tariffs on India starting April 2, 2025. The decision is aimed at countering what he claims are unfair trade practices by India.
Trump stated that India has been imposing high tariffs on American goods for years, especially on products like motorcycles, agricultural goods, and medical devices. He emphasized that the U.S. will no longer tolerate such practices and will match the tariffs imposed by India with equal taxes on Indian imports.
The announcement comes as part of Trump’s broader trade policy, which focuses on “America First” and balancing trade relationships with major trading partners.
If implemented, the reciprocal tariffs could affect several Indian export sectors, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, and IT services, potentially impacting the $118 billion trade relationship between the two countries.
Stay tuned for more updates on how this decision will impact India-U.S. trade relations and the global market.
