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45% of Indian Exports to U.S. Exempt from New 10% Tariffs, Commerce Ministry Says
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:06 PM
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India’s Commerce Ministry announced that 45% of its exports to the United States will not be subject to the newly imposed 10% tariff, easing trade pressure on key sectors.
India’s Commerce Ministry has confirmed that nearly half of the country’s exports to the United States will be exempt from the recently announced 10% tariff. The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to mitigate the impact of U.S. trade measures on Indian goods. While the tariff will apply to 55% of the goods, the exemption covers a wide range of products, including textiles, machinery, and agricultural items.
The decision is expected to support exporters in maintaining competitiveness in the U.S. market. Trade analysts suggest that the exemption could help sustain demand for Indian goods amid ongoing trade tensions. The Ministry also highlighted that the exemption will be effective from the start of the fiscal year.
India’s trade ministry has been closely monitoring the U.S. tariff schedule and has engaged in diplomatic discussions to secure favorable terms for its exporters. The exemption is part of a larger strategy to diversify export destinations and reduce reliance on any single market.
The decision is expected to support exporters in maintaining competitiveness in the U.S. market. Trade analysts suggest that the exemption could help sustain demand for Indian goods amid ongoing trade tensions. The Ministry also highlighted that the exemption will be effective from the start of the fiscal year.
India’s trade ministry has been closely monitoring the U.S. tariff schedule and has engaged in diplomatic discussions to secure favorable terms for its exporters. The exemption is part of a larger strategy to diversify export destinations and reduce reliance on any single market.