INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
US Vice President JD Vance landed in New Delhi on April 21, 2025, for a four-day visit that sits at the heart of a tense trade standoff
between the US and India.The visit comes as the Trump administration threatens to raise tariffs on Indian exports from 10% to 26% if no
trade deal is reached by July
that could shrink Indian exports to the US by 6.4%, or about $5.8 billion, this year alone.Sectors facing the greatest risk include marine
products, gems and jewelry, automobiles, electronics, and textiles
tariffs on Indian auto parts and steel currently stand at 25%.JD Vance in India: Navigating Tariffs, Trade, and Strategic Ties
(Photo Internet reproduction)If the full 26% rate is implemented, Indian goods will become less competitive, forcing buyers to look
elsewhere and putting pressure on Indian manufacturers and jobs
(10% of US-bound exports) remain exempt from the new tariffs
analysts, and trigger a shift in supply chains to other Asian countries
The talks between Vance and Modi focus on more than tariffs
Both sides want to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.India seeks to protect its agriculture and dairy sectors, while the US
Defense and technology also play a central role, with India planning to buy and co-produce US military equipment such as Javelin missiles
and Stryker vehicles.All figures and claims in this article are based on official trade data, government statements, and direct reporting
