US hits China with 100% tariffs! Will it benefit India? Here’s what experts say

Indian exporters may benefit from the ongoing tensions between the US and China, using the opportunity to increase their shipments to the American market, according to exports.Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President SC Ralhan said that the higher tariffs imposed by the US on Chinese goods could shift demand towards India, which exported goods […]

Ford Chennai plant plans in flux: US tariffs prompt strategic rethink; investment shift eyes Europe

US auto major Ford is revisiting its strategy for the Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai, with top executives expected to hold a meeting to decide the facility’s future, people familiar with the matter told ET. “The Trump tariffs have made the company reassess the financials underlying the original plan,” one source said. The company could […]

Trump’s 100% tariffs on China: For India, the message is clear – No deal with US is ever final, says GTRI

India should be careful in its negotiations with the US and should focus on its self-reliance rather than depending on Washington, Global Trade Research Institute (GTRI) said in a report. In a report titled “Trump’s tariff offensive hits a rare earth wall,” the think tank analysed the impact of Trump’s recently imposed tariffs on China […]

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EVs, wind turbines, semiconductors to see price hikes amid fresh US tariffs on China: GTRI

Unlike the US, which often acts before weighing economic consequences, China appears more deliberate and better prepared. Prices of electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines and semiconductor parts are expected to rise following the fresh trade escalation between the United States and China, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The United […]

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Ripple effects of tariffs: How US duties on Indian seafood expose the fragility of global trade

The notion that the US can easily substitute Indian seafood with imports from other countries like Ecuador, Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam is misleading. | Photo Credit: C.V.Subrahmanyam The imposition of a 50 per cent tariff by the US on Indian seafood exports, particularly shrimp, has laid bare the fragile complexities of global trade. While on […]

Trump’s tariffs have failed US? Govt revenues go up while consumers struggle; here’s what former IMF deputy MD says

US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs have brought limited tariffs for the United States even after six months of introduction, former IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath said.In a post on X, the she explained that while the tariffs have significantly boosted government revenue, the gains have come largely at the expense of domestic […]

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Changing trade dynamics positive for Indian apparel exporters, but high tariffs disrupting segment

India’s apparel export sector is poised to benefit from shifting global trade dynamics, according to a recent industry report by Antique research. With multinational retailers diversifying their sourcing destinations away from China, India has emerged as a key beneficiary due to its large-scale manufacturing base, competitive labour costs and expanding product capabilities. The report points […]

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Trump says US tariffs on heavy truck imports to begin November 1

President Donald Trump said 25 per cent duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks would begin Nov. 1, the latest expansion of his tariff regime aimed at protecting domestic industries.  The proposal has been subject to an intense lobbying campaign by Detroit’s legacy automakers. Trump originally said last month that heavy-duty truck levies would start Oct. […]

Donald Trump tariffs: US President announces 25% levies on medium, heavy-duty truck imports; effective from November 1

File photo: US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25% tariff on all medium and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, effective November 1, 2025.“Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be Tariffed at the Rate of […]