How Can India Respond To Trump's Tariff War

The US is one of India's largest trading partners, and the balance is heavily tilted in our favour. India's exports to the US reached $81 billion in 2024, accounting for 17.7% of total outbound shipments. Given India's higher tariff rate on US imports, certain sectors are more shielded from American competition. In response to Trump's tariff plans, India can increase the imports of oil and natural gas from the world's top energy producer.