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Trump's Tariff Hike Hits India Amid Labor Reforms

12/4/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, dampening investor sentiment and driving the rupee to record lows.
India remains one of the last major economies without a United States trade deal, underscoring its reliance on the American market.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced reforms consolidating 29 labor laws into four codes to increase job flexibility and formalize the informal sector.
Labor unions opposed the reforms.

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U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, dampening investor sentiment and driving the rupee to record lows.
India remains one of the last major economies without a United States trade deal, underscoring its reliance on the American market.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced reforms consolidating 29 labor laws into four codes to increase job flexibility and formalize the informal sector.
Labor unions opposed the reforms.