U.S.-India Tariff Dispute: Court Rulings Shake Trump’s Trade Policy
In 2025, U.S. courts dealt a major blow to President Trump’s trade agenda, ruling that tariffs imposed on India and other nations under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful. The 50% tariffs, targeting India’s $86.5 billion in exports, sparked tensions and threatened economic fallout. As the case heads to the Supreme Court, the outcome could reshape U.S.-India trade relations and global commerce, with India pushing for exemptions and diversified markets to counter the impact.
