Overall trade in goods between India and the U.S. last year amounted to about $129 billion, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, or OTR, found. Top imports from India include apparel, chemicals, machinery and agricultural products.

Donald Trump's administration is imposing a 25% tariff on all Indian goods starting August 7, 2025, without any product exemptions, unlike other nations. This move, perceived as exceptionally tough, aims to pressure India on geopolitical issues and trade deals,