How Trump’s 100% move in US-China trade war could help Indian exports

SC Ralhan, president of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, told PTI that the US's higher tariffs on Chinese goods are likely to boost demand for Indian products, which totaled to USD 86 billion in exports to the US during 2024-25. “We may gain from this escalation,” Ralhan said. The US has announced an additional 100 per cent tariff on Chinese goods starting November 1, 2025, raising the overall tariffs to 130%. The move came in response to Beijing’s October 9, 2025 decision to impose controls on rare earth exports, which are vital for US defense, electric vehicles, and clean-energy…