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Trump's latest grumble: Keep calm and carry on
Mint New Delhi
|August 27, 2025
His new tariff threat aimed at countries seen to defy US Big Tech interests must not disturb India's digital legislative agenda. It's our call. The same goes for a revival of the 'Google tax'
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The Donald Trump administration has notified its extra 25% tariff on merchandise imports from India, set to take effect from 27 August. True to form, the US President also warned of fresh barriers against countries whose taxes, legislation and regulations are seen to target US Big Tech companies.
With a wide range of Indian goods facing a 50% levy now, it scarcely matters if this hurdle gets pushed further up. It's bad enough that Trump's 'reciprocal' levy of 25% on our shipments was higher than the 15-20% he levied on those of rival exporters. This gap could plausibly have been offset by efficiency gains in production and logistics, plus speedier customs clearances. But the additional punitive layer of 25%, meant to punish India for buying Russian oil, puts the US market out of reach for Indian producers in several categories.
Unfortunately, this might not be the end of it. How we should respond has stirred a lively debate around our national interest as a rallying point.
This story is from the August 27, 2025 edition of Mint New Delhi.
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