The Business Standard · 17 Oct, 20:23 · Business briefing

Trump waives planned 100% tariffs targeting India a day before deadline

President Donald Trump has unexpectedly waived the planned 100% tariffs targeting Indian imports, a decision announced just one day before the scheduled deadline.

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President Donald Trump has unexpectedly waived the planned 100% tariffs targeting Indian imports, a decision announced just one day before the scheduled deadline. This reversal significantly alters the immediate trade landscape between the United States and India. The move prevents the imposition of severe trade barriers that werections, thereby stabilising commercial relations and avoiding potential supply chain disruptions. For global businesses, this development signals a temporary reprieve from heightened protectionist pressures. It allows companies to continue operations without facing the anticipated cost increases associated with such punitive tariffs, maintaining current cross-border trade flows.

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