United States tariffs on Indian exports including textiles, seafood, and auto components continued to pressure micro, small, and medium enterprises and labor-intensive sectors in India.
MSME exporters often lack margins to absorb duty increases and face difficulty redirecting shipments to alternative markets at short notice. Textiles and seafood employ large numbers of workers in coastal and interior clusters vulnerable to order cancellations.
Auto component suppliers integrated into global supply chains encountered disrupted contracts when U.S. buyers sought non-Indian sources. Trade associations have petitioned for government support including credit and market diversification programs.
The tariff environment preceded but remained relevant even after negotiations toward a broader bilateral trade agreement. Relief for affected industries depends on implementation of new terms and retaliatory measure rollbacks.
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https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/economy/asia-pacific/india-economic-outlook.html