What will Donald Trump’s 25% tariff mean for India’s export sectors.

The US has slapped a 25% tariff on a large chunk of Indian goods, starting August. This move shakes up industries like gems, jewelry, pharma, textiles, and electronics, putting billions of dollars at risk. Sectors that have built strong ties with American buyers now face higher costs and shrinking demand if these duties stay.

India’s jewelry sector will feel the heat first, as the US buys over $10 billion worth of gems annually. Textile makers and big manufacturers that supply to US brands are also bracing for tougher days because they lose any previous edge over rivals such as Vietnam or Indonesia. Pharma companies may be next in line, as the US is a major market for their generic drugs.

The tariffs don’t just affect these industries on paper they could slow shipments, push up retail prices in the US, and hurt Indian exporters’ profits. Firms like Apple, which started sourcing more from India, might rethink their choices. At the same time, India’s refiners could see their profit margins shrink, so the entire export chain could need to rethink its global strategy to hold onto American buyers.