Highlights from our Webinar on Impact Analysis of USA Trade Tariffs on India: Opportunities and Challenges On May 22nd, 2025, EAC International Consulting organised a well-attended webinar focused on the impact of US trade tariffs on India, drawing 36 industry professionals. The event offered comprehensive analysis, practical recommendations, and lively audience engagement.We appreciate the enthusiastic participation and valuable feedback from industry experts: “Thank you for sharing so many facts and insights.” “Very informative presentation.” “Please share the presentation!” “Thank you, excellent presentation!” These messages reflect the value our session delivered and the ongoing interest in understanding and responding to global …
Impact Analysis of USA Trade Tariffs on India: Opportunities and Challenges
Impact Analysis of USA Trade Tariffs on India: Opportunities and Challenges The latest US tariff measures—including a 10% base tariff and an escalated 26% levy on most Indian imports—are reshaping the landscape of US-India trade relations. While these actions present immediate headwinds for key Indian export sectors such as textiles, automobiles, gems & jewelry, and chemicals, strategic exemptions for pharmaceuticals, certain petroleum products, and select raw materials provide critical relief and underscore sectoral resilience.Challenges: Increased tariffs on major export categories threaten price competitiveness and could disrupt established supply chains, particularly in auto parts, iron & steel, and textiles. Exporters in affected …
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) What is the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership? Signed in November 2020, the RCEP is a Free-Trade Agreement between 15 countries including the ASEAN nations, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. As of 2020, the member countries account for ~30% of the world’s population and ~30% of global GDP. In March 2021, China became the first signatory to ratify RCEP, around three months ahead of schedule. The agreement can be viewed as the regional answer to the failed Transatlantic Partnership and a complementation of the existing CPTPP. Its purpose is to eliminate tariff and …