The United States has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian products starting August 7, with plans to implement an additional 25% tariff from August 27. This tariff is expected to lead to a decline in exports and an increase in the price of Indian goods in the US.
India exports significant quantities of textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering products, and agricultural goods to America. Experts suggest that the Trump Tariff could reduce profit margins on these goods, which may influence consumers purchasing Indian products in the US.
Questions are being raised in America about the tariffs, with some opposition. According to Business Today, an NRI recently questioned the potential outcomes of the 25-50% tariff on Reddit, asking whether it has affected local grocery stores in America and raised the prices of Indian products.
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The NRI noted: 'I read that Patel Brothers and large companies are sourcing lentils, grains, and spices from other South Asian countries to mitigate tariff effects. Have you observed any significant impacts of tariffs in your local stores?'
This post prompted responses from many US residents, sharing insights on how tariffs have affected Indian goods in grocery stores.
One user mentioned, 'I would have to pay more. I won't buy sambar from Bangladesh or lentils from another country. There's a significant quality difference between Indian products and those from other countries, especially as a vegetarian. I trust Indian food to be pure, wholesome, and appropriate for my family. Nevertheless, this is just my personal opinion.'
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Another user explained that new tariffs will be applied to goods departing from India post-August 7, thus existing stock prices won't be affected initially. A third user commented that most Indian grocery stores have high profit margins, so they may initially absorb the losses. Yet, if a trade deal isn't reached, it could become a problem over time.
What Does India Export to the US?
In the fiscal year 2024, India exported around 87.3 billion USD worth of goods to America, including medical products, smartphones, gems and jewelry, textiles and clothing, automotive parts or equipment, and chemicals. According to Middle East Trade Data by April 2025, electrical machinery, sound TV equipment (3746.85 million USD), pharmaceutical products (464.64 million USD), vehicle parts (285.21 million USD), and chemicals (228.46 million USD) have been shipped.
