Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Amit Mitra Raises Concerns About US Tariffs on Indian Exports
Amit Mitra, an advisor to the Chief Minister of India, is worried about new taxes the US is putting on goods from India.
These taxes make it harder for Indian businesses to sell things in the US.
The US has already added tariffs on steel, oil, and other items.
Now, there's talk of a huge tax on medicines made in India by companies like Pfizer.
Mitra fears these taxes will hurt small businesses, disrupt supply chains, and cost jobs.
He is also disappointed that the Indian government's efforts to fix the problem haven't worked.
Amit Mitra expressed worry over US tariffs on Indian exports.
US actions include tariffs on steel, oil, and proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals.
The proposed tariff on branded pharmaceuticals is 100%.
Mitra is concerned about the impact on MSMEs and jobs.
He criticized the Indian government's slow response.
- Who
- Amit Mitra
- What
- Raised concerns about US tariffs affecting Indian exporters
- When
- Recent events
- Where
- India, United States
- Why
- To highlight the negative impact of US tariff measures
- Main Figure
- Amit Mitra, advisor to Mamata Banerjee
- Concern
- US tariff measures on Indian exports
- Affected Sectors
- MSMEs, supply chains, jobs
- Proposed Tariff
- 100% on branded pharmaceuticals