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The United States has imposed a cumulative 50 % tariff on Indian goods, crippling bilateral trade
  • Trump’s administration first levied a 25 % tariff on Indian imports, then added another 25 % on top of Russian‑linked goods.
  • The combined effect is a 50 % duty that makes Indian products far less competitive in the US market.
  • Indian exporters face a steep price hike, eroding market share and prompting calls for retaliation.
  • The tariff regime reflects a broader US strategy of using trade barriers to pressure India over geopolitical concerns.
Aditya RathaorRaj Shamani00:39:34

Supporting quotes

ट्रम्प ने ... 25% टेरिफ ... यूएस ने वो तो वह बहुत कंट्रीज पे लगा रहा था ... Aditya Rathaor
First 25 % tariff
टोटल स्टैंडिंग टैरिफ अभी इंडिया पे इज 50%। Aditya Rathaor
Cumulative tariff impact

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