India has escalated trade tensions with the United States by formally notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intent to impose retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. goods. The decision comes in response to Washington’s recent 25% safeguard duties on automobile and auto part imports.

The White House has criticized India’s high tariffs on American products, highlighting a 150% duty on alcohol and a 100% tariff on agricultural goods. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that such steep tariffs hinder U.S. exports, particularly affecting industries like Kentucky bourbon. In response to escalating trade tensions, India recently

In a major policy shift, the US government has announced the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on countries imposing high import duties on American goods. This decision, effective from April 2, aims to address trade imbalances and ensure fairer competition for US businesses in global markets. Addressing Trade Imbalances Officials have emphasized that several countries,