Despite Tariffs from Trump, India’s Future Lies in More Trade, Not Less

India is facing steep 50% tariffs from the Trump administration, putting its exports to the US under pressure. While the immediate impact is manageable, the long-term challenge lies in securing new trade deals, diversifying markets, and accelerating reforms. Despite warmer ties with Russia, India’s future growth depends on deeper integration with the US and EU, …

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Trump’s Tariff Tsunami: 50% Duty on Indian Exports, China Trade Pressure, Semiconductor Boom, and a $1 Trillion Tariff Strategy

President Trump unleashes a historic wave of tariffs, including a 50% duty on Indian exports over Russian oil purchases, and threatens 100% tariffs on imported semiconductors not built in the U.S. Major tech giants like Apple and TSMC announce massive investments to avoid penalties. A new 40% transshipment levy targets China’s backdoor exports via Vietnam. …

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Is India Weak or Just Being Smart? Unpacking Trump’s Tariffs, Russian Oil, and India’s Silent Diplomacy

After US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian exports, India’s muted response has raised eyebrows globally. Is this silence a diplomatic strategy or a sign of weakness? This blog unpacks the BRICS angle, India-Russia oil trade, US hypocrisy, and why India can’t afford a trade war despite being the world’s 4th-largest economy. …

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Modi’s Swadeshi Call After Trump’s 25% Tariff: Can “Make in India” Shield Indian Economy from US Trade Pressure?

After President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian exports, Prime Minister Modi responded with a strong call to buy Swadeshi products, reviving the “Make in India” push. Amid strained US-India trade ties, Modi urged citizens to support local industries, farmers, and MSMEs. With 87% of exports at risk and penalties linked to Russia ties, …

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