India’s tough year of Trump tariffs leads to trade pacts with others

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Despite punishing US levies, South Asian nation’s exports show resilience

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs became a fresh trigger for India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to actively engage with other countries for closer trade ties as it continues to face 50% tariffs from its largest export destination. (Source photos by Reuters)

KIRAN SHARMA

NEW DELHI — The year began on a positive note for India-U.S. ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the first leaders to be hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House in February. So, who would have thought that just a few months later India would be facing steep 50% tariffs?