Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India: Real Risk or Political Rhetoric?

Published on July 8, 2025 | By Pavan Kumar Let’s Talk About That 50% Tariff Threat “You don’t slap a 50% tariff on a partner unless you’re sending a message.” That quote stayed with me after watching former President Donald Trump’s interview last month. As someone working closely with Indian exporters at ScaleCode Solutions , I’ve seen how even the hint of a policy shift from the U.S. can rattle entire industries. And this one? It’s more than a headline—it's a possible game-changer. In Trump’s own words, the idea is to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports , allegedly to fix “imbalanced trade.” But trade isn’t a teeter-totter. It’s a system of interlocking trust, supply chains, and diplomacy—and this one could break a few bolts. What’s Behind Trump’s Tariff Proposal on India? At face value, Trump’s tariff plan sounds like a blunt-force solution to a complex problem. India is currently one of the top 10 trading partners of the United States, exporting over $80 billion in ...