Lok Sabha Question No. 2155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Tariffs on Indian goods
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Adv Gowaal Kagada Padavi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2155

ANSWERED ON- 12/12/2025

TARIFFS ON INDIAN GOODS

2155. SHRI ADV GOWAAL KAGADA PADAVI

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether the Government has noted the sharp escalation in trade tensions   with   the   United   States   in   August   2025,   when   the   US announced tariffs of up to 50 percent on Indian goods citing India's purchase of Russian oil, if so, the details thereof;

- (b) the total value of Indian exports to the US affected by these tariffs

and its expected impact on India's economy and bilateral trade; (c) the diplomatic engagements or negotiations the MEA has initiated to resolve or mitigate these tariff measures and the timelines of these discussions;

(d)   whether   India   has   sought   or   plans   to   seek   compensatory   or retaliatory trade-measures;

(e) the manner in which these align with India's broader foreign policy and trade strategy; and

(f) the timeline by which the Government expects normalisation of trade relations with the US and the time by which first progress report will be made public in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a to f) On 31 July 2025, the U.S. imposed reciprocal tariffs, invoking national emergency authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), on certain goods exported by most countries, including India. Further, on 27 August 2025, an additional 25% ad valorem duty was applied on select Indian exports under IEEPA in response to India's importation of Russian oil. In parallel, the U.S. has imposed a range of sector-specific tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act on products such as steel and aluminium, copper, upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets, softwood, and automobiles.

However,   several   goods   and   services,   including   crude   oil   and petroleum   products,   pharmaceuticals,   bullion,   certain   electronic items,   precious   metals,   critical   minerals,   resins   and   plastics, agricultural products, and IT services, among others, have not been subject to tariffs. Based on 2024 trade data, an estimated USD 47.2

billion of India's merchandise exports to the U.S., out of a total of about USD 86.4 billion, fall under the categories subject to these additional tariffs. Government remains in close consultation with Indian exporters and industry to assess their feedback on the implications of the U.S. measures.   Efforts  are   underway   to   provide   targeted   support   to exporters through initiatives   such   as   the   new   Export   Promotion Mission,  Reserve Bank of  India's trade-facilitation provisions and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, improving the utilization of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and advancing negotiations on new (FTAs). This also includes sustained engagement with the U.S. Government for the early conclusion of a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial multi-sector India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement. *****