Trump's 500% Tariff Threat: US Inflation Risk, India's Trade Impact
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News18•12-01-2026, 18:10
Trump's 500% Tariff Threat: US Inflation Risk, India's Trade Impact
- •Donald Trump proposes up to 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, potentially burdening American consumers.
- •The US heavily relies on countries like India for everyday goods, making immediate alternative sourcing difficult if tariffs are imposed.
- •India holds a near-monopoly in home textiles (e.g., 59% of unprinted cotton bedsheets, 81.5% of table linen imports to US in September) and packaging materials.
- •India also dominates in castor oil (99% share), specific chemicals, and food products like prepared cucumbers and shrimp.
- •Despite strong positions, India's market share in some sectors like hair products, diamonds, and granite has seen a decline, indicating increased competition.
Why It Matters: Trump's proposed tariffs could trigger US inflation due to reliance on Indian goods, but India faces rising competition.
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