Fri Mar 07 04:41:36 UTC 2025: ## Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs on India, Starting April 2nd

**Washington D.C., March 7, 2025** – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs on goods imported from countries imposing high levies on American products will take effect on April 2nd. This move specifically targets India, which President Trump repeatedly labelled a “high tariff nation.”

Speaking from the Oval Office on Thursday, March 6th, President Trump reiterated his criticisms of India’s tariffs, citing them as unfair and a major obstacle to balanced trade. He emphasized that these reciprocal tariffs are not temporary and will significantly alter the trade landscape. He stated that the U.S. has been “ripped off” by many countries, and this action aims to level the playing field. He highlighted examples such as Canada’s high tariffs on U.S. dairy products.

This announcement follows similar statements made earlier this week during President Trump’s address to Congress, where he again condemned high tariffs imposed by India and other nations. He had previously described India as a “tariff king” and a “big abuser.”

The U.S. has reported a significant trade deficit with India, totaling an estimated $45.7 billion in 2024, a 5.4% increase from the previous year. While U.S. goods exports to India rose slightly in 2024 to $41.8 billion, imports from India surged to $87.4 billion.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is currently in Washington for trade talks with his U.S. counterpart, Howard Lutnick, amidst this escalating trade tension. The outcome of these talks and the impact of the impending reciprocal tariffs remain to be seen.

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