Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Sonowal: US Tariffs Don't Impact Cargo, India's Trade Strong
The Ports Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said that the US tariffs on Indian goods haven't reduced the amount of cargo India ships.
He mentioned that a large part of India's trade goes by sea.
He spoke in Tuticorin while inaugurating a green hydrogen project at the port.
The minister also highlighted increasing trade with the US.
The US has delayed trade talks with India after imposing new tariffs.
The port is working on projects to make India a green hydrogen and ammonia hub.
India is focused on a goal to become a $5 trillion economy by 2027.
Minister Sonowal stated that US tariffs haven't reduced cargo shipments.
India-US trade talks have been delayed due to tariffs.
The US was India's largest trading partner in the last period.
VOC Port inaugurated a green hydrogen pilot project.
The minister highlighted the growth of the maritime sector.
- Who
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
- What
- Stated no reduction in cargo shipments despite US tariffs.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Tuticorin, India
- Why
- To address concerns over US tariffs and discuss maritime progress.
- Minister
- Sarbananda Sonowal
- Ministry
- Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- US Tariffs Impact
- No reduction in cargo shipments
- India-US Trade (April-July 2025-26)
- USD 12.56 billion
- Green Hydrogen Project
- VOC Port: 10 Nm³/hr capacity
