Trump Tariffs on India: Will They Push Investors to Crypto?

Trump Tariffs on India at 25% If No Deal Struck by August 1

U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that a trade deal with India is still not done. 

Speaking to reporters, he said there would be Trump Tariffs on India of 20% to 25% on its exports to the U.S. if no deal is confirmed by 1st August. It is a penalty for buying Russian energy and military equipment. Trump called India “a good friend” but said it charges higher tariffs than almost any other country.

The warning comes after months of back-and-forth talks between the two countries. While both sides have made progress in some areas, the big issues remain unsolved. For now, the possibility of Trump Tariffs on India is putting pressure on the Indian government to act fast.

Tariff Deadline Puts Pressure on India

The country is currently one of the U.S.’s largest trading partners.

• In 2024, trade between the two nations reached $190 billion. 

• However, the U.S. still has a trade deficit of $45 billion with India, that the US President wants to fix.

As per the reports from Reuters, Governement is preparing for the worst as this Trump Tariffs on India. If no deal is signed by the August 1 deadline, Indian exports could be hit with steep tariffs. 

Officials in Delhi say that while they’re not offering new concessions now, they are aiming to secure a broader, long-term deal in the months ahead.

No New Offers, Core Sectors Off Limits

India has already reduced rates on some of the few U.S. products, like whiskey and motorcycles. 

But it refuses to open up its farm and dairy markets. These sectors are considered too crucial to compromise on. 

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said the nation will always protect its farmers and local food supply.

This refusal has become a major sticking point. The U.S. wants the country to allow imports of American dairy and genetically modified crops, but got a straight no. 

Because of this, the threat of Trump Tariffs on India still looms large.

Analysts Warn of Ripple Effects

Experts are cautioning that Indian exports will be hit if such tariffs are imposed. That may drive the rupee down and push prices up in the domestic market. It may also damage business sentiment, particularly among international investors. 

And although the tariff battle is one of trade, its impact may reach wider. Financial markets, including cryptocurrencies, tend to respond when large economies conflict. 

Previously, periods of uncertainty such as this have nudged Indian investors towards digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The current global crypto market has a market cap of $3.86 Trillion and BTC is trading at $118,161 while ETH is trading at $3783. 

Source: CoinMarketCap

What Does This Means for Crypto Investors?

If Trump Tariffs on India go into effect, they may lead to even more interest in crypto among Indian users. Weak rupee and uncertain economic prospects could urge people to hedge their savings with crypto. But if the economy falters, it will also lead to less trade and reduced volume in the short run.

Indian crypto investors need to keep a sharp eye. The next couple of days can determine the amount of pressure this trade tension will place on both the conventional as well as digital financial markets.