Trump’s Tariff Gambit Meets India’s Resilient Trade Defence Strategy

India’s trade defence playbook against Trump’s escalating tariff threats reflects a calculated mix of energy sovereignty, legal manoeuvres, selective concessions, and diversification of export markets. Despite Washington’s repeated attempts to weaponize tariffs—ranging from 50% penalties in 2025 to the looming 100% authority in 2026—New Delhi has refused to compromise on its fundamental
India’s trade defence playbook against Trump’s escalating tariff threats reflects a calculated mix of energy sovereignty, legal manoeuvres, selective concessions, and diversification of export markets. Despite Washington’s repeated attempts to weaponize tariffs—ranging from 50% penalties in 2025 to the looming 100% authority in 2026—New Delhi has refused to compromise on its fundamental
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