Archive · 14 Jun 2025
US, Pakistan Target Indian Exports: Anti-Dumping Measures at WTO
India is facing investigations from the US, Brazil, and Pakistan regarding its exports.
These countries are looking into whether India is selling products at unfairly low prices.
Pakistan's actions are strange because they don't trade with India directly.
The US is examining items like tiles and steel.
These actions might be meant to protect each country's own industries and could be a way to impact trade talks.
India is also fighting back against US tariffs and is using the WTO to address these issues.
India itself has been investigating products from other countries that are being sold at low prices.
The US, Brazil, and Pakistan have initiated anti-dumping measures against India.
Pakistan's investigation into Indian sulfonic acid exports is particularly puzzling due to the trade ban between the countries.
The US is investigating Indian exports of ceramic tiles, steel products, and chemical products.
India has approached the WTO regarding US tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto components.
Trade experts suggest some actions may be strategic, aimed at influencing trade negotiations.
- Who
- The US, Brazil, Pakistan, and India are involved.
- What
- Several countries are investigating Indian exports for anti-dumping.
- When
- Investigations are ongoing; the report covers actions up to May.
- Where
- The US, Brazil, and Pakistan are taking action against India.
- Why
- To address concerns about unfair pricing and protect domestic industries.
India's Perspective
Other Countries' Perspective
Trade Protectionism
India's Perspective
India is facing rising trade defense actions.
Other Countries' Perspective
Countries aim to shield domestic industries.
- US Tariffs on Steel/Aluminum
- 25% (raised to 50%)
- US Tariffs on Auto Components
- 25%
- Indian Ceramic Exports to US (FY24)
- $403.87 million
- Indian Ceramic Exports to US (FY25)
- $361.44 million
- India Honey Exports to US (FY24)
- $176.29 million
- India Honey Exports to US (FY25)
- $204.58 million