Category: USA
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Fed’s Rate-Cut Signal Sparks Market Optimism
The annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium once again became the focal point of global financial markets, but this time the message carried by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was markedly different. Powell’s remarks hinted at a potential interest rate cut as early as September, sending ripples of optimism through…
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Crossroads of Diplomacy and Trade—India’s Strategic Pivot in 2025
August 2025 marks more than just another chapter in global trade—it is the moment when India’s economic diplomacy was stress-tested. What began as a targeted tariff escalation has evolved into a full-spectrum diplomatic challenge, forcing New Delhi to reassess not only its trade priorities but also the very architecture of…
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Tariff Turbulence: How U.S. Tariffs on Indian Goods Are Reshaping India’s Economy
On 7–8 August 2025, the United States sharply escalated its trade dispute with India. President Donald Trump announced an additional 25-percentage-point duty on Indian goods because New Delhi continued to buy discounted Russian oil. Added to a 25 % levy imposed in April, this raised the total tariff on several…
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Strategic Shifts in the Global Economy and India’s “Make in India” Drive
The interplay of global economic forces—most notably the ongoing U.S.–China tariff tensions, evolving inflationary trends, and the reshaping of supply chains—is redefining the strategic contours of India’s economic landscape. These shifts present both opportunities and challenges for India’s Make in India initiative, which aims to position the country as a…
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India’s Non-Leather Footwear Industry Faces Steep Tariff Headwinds in the U.S. Market
India’s non-leather footwear sector, long considered a rising player in the global value chain, is now facing a significant export challenge. The United States is reportedly considering a steep fifty percent tariff on these products—a move that could substantially erode the industry’s competitiveness in its most lucrative market. India’s footwear…
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“US Tariffs on $40 Billion Indian Imports: The Most Exposed Sectors”
The United States’ recent tariff hikes on roughly $40 billion worth of Indian imports have put multiple high-value sectors at risk, exposing deep interdependencies between the two economies. While the political narrative frames these measures as a push to protect American manufacturing and encourage domestic sourcing, the reality is far…
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Tariff Shock: How U.S. Duties Threaten India’s Textile and Carpet Exports
In a stunning escalation of trade tensions, the United States has imposed a steep 50% tariff on key Indian exports, pushing total duties on some products well above 60%. Among the worst-hit sectors are textiles, apparel (knitted and woven), and carpets—pillars of India’s export economy and rural employment. These sectors…
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Chip Shockwaves: How Semiconductor Tariffs Threaten India’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and Consumer Economy
The recent announcement of a proposed 100% tariff on imported semiconductors by former U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered alarm bells across the global supply chain—and India is no exception. Although aimed primarily at curbing dependency on foreign chipmakers and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., the ripple effects of…
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India–U.S. Trade Talks: Between Strategic Opportunity and Harsh Realities
India is currently engaged in what could be one of its most challenging trade negotiations in decades. While optimism is natural in such moments, the political and economic dynamics suggest that the road to a mutually beneficial agreement with the United States will be anything but straightforward. At the surface…
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India Warns of Retaliatory Tariffs as U.S. Steel and Aluminum Dispute Heats Up
India’s recent move to escalate its trade dispute with the United States underscores the delicate balance between protecting national economic interests and navigating complex global trade rules. The government has formally reserved the right to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. duties on steel and aluminum, marking yet another…
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