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What’s next for India’s export focused MSMEs? | Beyond Averages

Last week, US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s links with Russia. While the measure is expected to hit 55 percent of India’s exports, the heaviest blow will likely fall on MSMEs in sectors such as gems and jewellery, textiles, and apparel. The move raises pressing questions: can India’s small and medium exporters weather the tariff shock, and are there viable opportunities to redirect trade to alternative markets?

first published: Aug 12, 2025 11:37 am