India us trade impact: The United States

The United States, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has imposed a hefty 25 per cent tariff, plus an unspecified penalty for buying Russian oil and weapons, on goods imported from India, a move that has sent shockwaves through the trade relations between the two countries. This decision follows months of negotiations, which ultimately failed to reach a satisfactory deal. The new tariff set to be imposed from August 1 is expected to impact a range of sectors critical to India ... Indian officials and experts are closely monitoring the Supreme Court case in the United States (US) challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs and assessing whether it could impact the proposed India-US trade deal currently being negotiated. During a hearing last week, Supreme Court justices ... US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on a wide range of goods from India, effective August 1, 2025, triggering alarm across the export sector and raising the spectre of a broader economic fallout. The sweeping measure, aimed at correcting what Trump described as “obnoxious” non-tariff barriers, is being seen as both a protectionist move and a pointed diplomatic signal. The evolving trade policies of the United States (US) will significantly impact global trade dynamics and influence the composition of US imports. Shifts in supply chains due to tariff measures and trade tensions will have significant realignments in sourcing patterns, benefiting some countries while constraining others.