The additional 25 percent tariff imposed on India by US President Donald Trump will be implemented in a few hours. After which many information and news are coming out that how much damage will be done to India’s American exports due to this tariff. But all those speculations have come to an end. The Government of India itself has estimated how much damage Trump can harm the country’s American exports with 50 percent tariff. According to the estimate of the Government of India, India’s exports of more than $ 48 billion can be damaged. Let us also tell you what kind of report has come out.
What is Trump’s order?
Currently 25 percent fee on Indian goods entering the US market is already applicable. Due to the purchase of Russian crude oil and military equipment, 25 percent additional fee is being imposed from August 27. The US Home Ministry said in the draft order issued on Monday that the increased fee will be applicable to Indian products that have been brought (in the country) or extracted from the godown on August 27, 2025 as per the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Provided whether they were approved for use in the country or on September 17, 2025 at 12:01 pm (EDT), taken out of the warehouse for consumption and the importer has proved this to the US customs by declaring a special code. Apart from India, Brazil is the only American trading partner that is facing 50 percent import duty.
How much will be affected by India’s export
The effect of this high American import duty includes India’s textiles, apparel, gems and jewelery, shrimp, leather and shoes, animal products, chemicals and electrical and mechanical machinery. Areas such as drugs, energy products and electronic goods are outside the purview of these comprehensive charges. According to the Commerce Ministry, an additional fee will be charged on the US $ 48.2 billion business goods (based on the trade value of 2024) to the US from India. White House Press Secretary Caroline Lewitt said earlier this month that US President Donald Trump has imposed restrictions on India to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. US Finance Minister Scott Besant has accused India of making profiteering by selling Russian oil again. India said on August 6 that American action is unfair, and indiscriminate.
India will be weaker than these countries
After the new fee, the status of India’s competitors will be better in the US market due to low fees on them. India’s competitors include Myanmar (40 percent US fee), Thailand and Cambodia (36 percent), Bangladesh (35 percent), Indonesia (32 percent), China and Sri Lanka (30 percent) on both), Malaysia (25 percent), Philippine and Vietnam (both American fees). There is only one Brazil, on which 50 percent tariff has been imposed. In such a situation, there will be a very negative effect on India’s export situation in America. According to experts, the round of trade talk between the two countries will start again. After which the conditions regarding tariffs will be even more clear. Also, tariffs are also likely to be reduced.