In less than a week, the deadline set by the United States for imposing 50% tariffs on Indian exports will expire. Beginning August 27, Washington’s punitive measures, an escalation from the earlier 25% tariffs, are expected to take effect, marking a significant flashpoint in

1. Restarting Free Trade Talks with Russia & the Eurasian Bloc India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, currently on a visit to Moscow, has announced the resumption of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a powerful bloc

2. Softening Stance on China: Business Visas & Direct Flights In a surprising but calculated shift, India is moving to relax restrictions on Chinese business visas, which had been tightened after the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. According to government and industry sources, New

3. Boosting Textiles: Cutting Cotton Import Duties to Zero Perhaps the most decisive domestic policy move came this week when the government suspended the 11% import duty on cotton until September 30. This bold step aims to shield India’s textile exporters from the dual

India’s Strategy: From Defensive to Offensive Taken together, these moves highlight a crucial shift in India’s approach: from defensive negotiations to proactive countermeasures. ▪️By deepening trade ties with Russia and Eurasia, India reduces vulnerability to Western markets.

The Road Ahead If the U.S. proceeds with the 50% tariffs on August 27, the impact will undoubtedly be significant. But India’s swift counter-strategy demonstrates both economic resilience and geopolitical maturity. Rather than yielding, India is broadening its options—aligning

@hathyogi31 Not all industries and products will benefit because some products are just not used in these eurasian nations. There's no requirement. Such industries will feel the punch of tariffs

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