The tariff shock is already feeding into India’s domestic politics, raising questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s standing. Export lobbies, including the Apparel Export Promotion Council and the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, have warned of an “earthquake” in their sectors, with millions of jobs at risk. Rising unemployment in urban centers could fuel […]
India’s economy faces sharp fallout from Trump’s 50% tariffs on US imports. The United States is India’s largest export market, worth $86.5 billion annually, with two-thirds of shipments now covered by the tariff wall. Exports from job-heavy sectors such as textiles, gems, jewelry, seafood, and leather could plunge by 70 percent, falling from $60.2 billion […]
A report by Jefferies says President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50 percent tariffs on India stemmed from two main reasons: personal pique and agriculture. The investment bank noted the tariffs were largely the result of Trump’s frustration after India rejected his repeated offers to mediate in the long-running conflict with Pakistan, a role New […]
India’s recent export restrictions, particularly on key commodities, have raised serious concerns about its regional trade strategy, especially in relation to Bangladesh, one of its largest trading partners. Bangladesh is a major buyer of Indian goods, importing billions of dollars’ worth of food grains, consumer products, industrial inputs and raw materials annually. This cross-border trade […]
President Donald Trump has dealt Prime Minister Narendra Modi a double blow, humiliating India on both trade and security fronts. On August 27, Trump imposed a 25% surcharge on top of the existing 25% tariffs on Indian goods, singling out India despite its compliance with Western oil price caps. Adding insult, Trump embraced Pakistan, dining […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has projected India as a rising power under Hindu nationalism, but analysts say the country’s limits are increasingly evident. Despite rapid growth and diplomatic gains, India faces deep inequality, youth unemployment, and military shortcomings compared with China. Modi’s nationalist rhetoric boosts his domestic image but often clashes with fragile infrastructure and […]
A geopolitical expert has asserted that the United States views India as expendable leverage rather than a core ally in its global strategic framework, pointing to recent tariffs on Indian imports as evidence of that stance. George Friedman, chairman of Geopolitical Futures, said the U.S. decision to impose tariffs was less about penalizing India for […]
President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports, one of the steepest levies the U.S. charges, on Wednesday. The move follows a new 25% baseline tariff set earlier this month and is aimed at punishing India for purchasing Russian oil. The decision risks straining ties with New Delhi, America’s fifth-largest trading partner, while […]
Bangladesh has emerged as one of the top source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India over the past five years, highlighting the strong cultural and historical kinship between Bengalis and Indians. According to data shared by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Bangladesh led tourist arrivals in 2020 and 2023, underscoring a consistent interest […]
India finds itself increasingly isolated on the world stage, a consequence largely tied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hubristic approach to foreign policy. Despite the country’s rising economic stature and strategic importance, Modi’s high-profile efforts to forge close ties with global superpowers have fallen short, exposing India’s fragile diplomatic footing and the limits of its […]
