Government vows to protect exporters as mobile phones, textiles and auto parts face major hit

The Indian government has vowed to “take all steps necessary” to defend its national interest after US President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on all Indian goods entering the US, along with an extra penalty for New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil and weapons.

Calling the move “deeply disappointing”, officials in New Delhi emphasised that they were still committed to a bilateral trade agreement that is “fair, balanced and mutually beneficial”.