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Under the Trump administration, the United States imposed tariffs on imports from India, sparking analysis of their multifaceted impact. The report examines the specific tariffs, including a baseline and a reciprocal tariff, alongside exemptions for sectors like pharmaceuticals. Immediate concerns arose regarding Indian export competitiveness, with varied predictions of economic consequences across sectors such as gems, textiles, and electronics. India responded cautiously, prioritizing negotiation over immediate retaliation while seeking trade diversification. Despite trade tensions, the US-India diplomatic relationship continued, with ongoing trade agreement discussions, and India's tariff burden fell within the spectrum of tariffs applied to other major US trade partners.