US tariffs: India must learn to live with the twists and turns

India faces an increasingly transactional and unpredictable US tariff regime under the Trump administration.

A trade deal with Washington may ease bilateral tensions but cannot fully insulate India from US tariff volatility.

The US has imposed tariffs on Indian products such as steel and aluminum, citing national security concerns.

India has retaliated with tariffs on US goods, including almonds and apples, escalating trade friction.

New Delhi must develop domestic resilience and diversify trade partnerships to mitigate US tariff unpredictability.