Did India's Exports Just Defy US Tariffs? Exports Rebound, Imports Cool

India Gains Leverage In US Talks As Exports Defy Trump's Steep Tariffs

India's exports leapt in November in defiance of US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs, providing fresh leverage in ongoing trade talks with Washington and easing pressure on New Delhi to strike a quick deal.

Did India's exports just defy US tariffs? Exports Rebound, Imports Cool

India’s trade numbers delivered a rare positive surprise in November. Exports jumped to their strongest November level in over a decade, while imports cooled sharply after October’s spike. The result was the biggest month-on-month correction in India’s trade deficit this year. November’s data offers much-needed relief amid global tariff pressures and slowing growth risks.

India’s November Export Surge Strengthens Hand in U.S. Trade Talks

India’s goods exports surged in November, defying steep U.S. tariffs and giving New Delhi added leverage in ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Shipments to the United States jumped more than 22% year-on-year, outpacing overall export growth of over 19% and lifting total goods exports to $38.13 billion—the highest for any November in a decade. The rebound eased concerns of a prolonged tariff-led slowdown after the U.S. doubled duties on …

India’s exports defy tariffs, strengthen hand in US trade talks

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