Browsing: U.S. tariffs

Key details of the 2026 India–US trade deal, tariff cuts, market access, strategic impact, and investor reactions.

Johnson & Johnson agrees to cut U.S. drug prices, gain Trump tariff exemptions, expand Medicaid access, and boost domestic manufacturing.

Amara Raja Energy targets U.S. expansion, building local distribution and leveraging AGM battery expertise despite tariff challenges.

IMF reclassifies India’s exchange rate to a crawl-like arrangement, signaling greater rupee flexibility amid tariffs and volatility.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals that Trump’s tariffs are “here to stay,” vowing to use alternative legal authorities to sustain the administration’s aggressive trade stance.

President Trump’s new tariffs on India — starting with a 25% duty on Aug. 7 and followed by another 25% on Aug. 27 — are forcing small businesses to make tough choices, from scaling back operations to absorbing rising costs. The escalating U.S.–India tariffs have fueled uncertainty, rattled stock markets, and added fresh strain to the broader economy.

RBI signals readiness with extra policy measures as U.S. tariffs hit India’s economy, threatening diamond, textile, and MSME exports while Surat’s diamond hub faces steep decline.

With sweeping duties taking effect Aug. 27, India faces billions in losses, mass job cuts, and shrinking competitiveness in its largest export market.