The new tariffs may adversely impact India’s booming exports in various sectors, but it could still remain competitive as China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand face even higher tariffs
India, however, is likely to be relatively less impacted among Asian economies as other countries have been hit by higher tariff rates or run a larger trade surplus with the US
The EU measures will cover goods from the US worth 26 billion euros ($28 billion), and not just steel and aluminum, but also textiles, home appliances and agricultural goods
The rating agency says steel producers will face increased challenges in exporting their products after the US decision to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports