Episode 5: Ajay Srivastava - Trump Reciprocal Tariff's and India
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The U.S. Reciprocal Tariff Plan, introduced by President Donald Trump, aims to counter perceived trade imbalances by imposing higher tariffs on countries with which the U.S. runs a trade deficit.
With India-U.S. trade exceeding $125 billion in 2024, Indian exporters in many sectors face significant risks.
The Indian government and industry stakeholders should respond strategically to mitigate losses.
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AJAY SRIVASTAVA
Founder, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI, an Indian research group specializing in technology, climate change, and trade. He took voluntary retirement from the Government of India in March 2022, having served as an Indian Trade Service Officer, a Group A civil service.
Ajay worked in trade policy formulation and WTO and FTA negotiations, being part of the Indian team negotiating FTAs with ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Australia, the EU, and others. He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and writes regularly for the Indian media including Business Standard, Hindu Business Line, and Times of India.
He is the author of books such as 'Stop Talking, Start Exporting,' 'The GST Nation,' and 'Business Guide to FTAs.'
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