Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a list of countries likely to face new tariffs if he returns to power, but India is not currently among them. The list, which includes several major trading partners, was unveiled during a recent campaign speech where Trump outlined his protectionist trade vision aimed at “reviving American manufacturing.”
According to Trump, these proposed tariffs are part of a broader plan to counter what he claims are unfair trade practices and to bring jobs back to the United States. While countries like China, Mexico, and Vietnam were specifically mentioned, India’s absence from the list has drawn attention, especially given the complexities of India-U.S. trade relations in recent years.
Experts suggest that India’s current neutral stance in various geopolitical arenas and its growing economic ties with the U.S. might be factors keeping it off the radar for now. However, trade analysts caution that this could change depending on how India’s export policies and defense agreements evolve in the coming months.
Indian officials have not officially responded to Trump’s remarks, but sources within the Ministry of Commerce indicate that New Delhi is closely monitoring the developments and remains prepared for diplomatic engagement if India is eventually included.
