The country has resisted larger market access for American agricultural products to protect its local farmers, who form a sizable voting bloc. In its trade deal with the U.K., signed last week, India managed to safeguard its most sensitive agricultural sectors from tariff concessions.
torsdag 31. juli 2025
Trump has slapped steep tariffs on India. Here’s why New Delhi did not rush into a deal with Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced 25% duties on imports from India and an unspecified “penalty,” but the country has so far appeared unfazed by tariff threats. Even as the U.S. announced deals with other countries, such as with Japan that addressed sticking points on greater market access for American autos and agricultural products, India did not rush into an agreement.
The country has resisted larger market access for American agricultural products to protect its local farmers, who form a sizable voting bloc. In its trade deal with the U.K., signed last week, India managed to safeguard its most sensitive agricultural sectors from tariff concessions.
The country has resisted larger market access for American agricultural products to protect its local farmers, who form a sizable voting bloc. In its trade deal with the U.K., signed last week, India managed to safeguard its most sensitive agricultural sectors from tariff concessions.
