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The Economics of Reciprocity: Evaluating Tariff Retaliation and Its Impact on India.

Author(s) Prof. Manasi Sunil Kurtkoti
Country India
Abstract In recent years, the global trade landscape has undergone a marked shift from multilateralism and cooperative liberalization toward protectionism and retaliatory trade practices. One of the most debated instruments in this context is the concept of reciprocal tariffs—tariffs imposed in response to those levied by trading partners. This paper critically examines the evolution, rationale, and implications of reciprocal tariffs, with a particular focus on India’s experience during the Trump administration (2017–2021and at present). Drawing upon theoretical frameworks such as comparative advantage, strategic trade theory, and game theory, the study explores the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s reciprocal tariff responses to the United States. Sectoral case studies—ranging from agriculture and steel to textiles and pharmaceuticals—reveal how Indian industries adapted to trade shocks through market diversification, value addition, and domestic capacity-building. Utilizing secondary data from WTO, USTR, and India’s Ministry of Commerce, the research highlights both the disruptive and catalytic roles of reciprocal tariffs. The findings suggest that while these tariffs initially created friction in India–U.S. trade relations, they ultimately stimulated policy realignment, enhanced India’s global trade positioning, and reinforced its resilience in a volatile trade environment. The paper concludes by proposing a calibrated policy framework that balances assertive trade diplomacy with long-term economic interests, thereby reimagining reciprocal tariffs not merely as reactive tools, but as potential levers for strategic economic transformation in developing economies like India.
Keywords Reciprocal tariffs, Trade policy; India–U.S. relations, Strategic trade ,Trump administration; Developing economies.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53899
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