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View attachment 22916India warns of retaliation as Mexico imposes 50% tariffs​

By Mudit Dube

Dec 13, 2025

03:07 pm

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What's the story

India has strongly opposed Mexico's sudden decision to raise import tariffs on goods from countries without free trade agreements. The Indian government has warned that it may take "appropriate measures" to protect its exporters while continuing diplomatic efforts to reverse the move. The unilateral tariff increase could see duties rise as high as 50% on certain products, which India says goes against "the spirit of cooperative economic engagement" between the two nations.


Trade implications

Tariff revisions impact 1,463 product categories​

The tariff revisions by Mexico affect a whopping 1,463 product categories. Most products are likely to attract duties of around 35%, but the rates will vary between 5% and 50%.This broad range highlights the potential impact on international trade relations and supply chains across these countries.

Strategic move

Mexico's tariff proposal resubmitted amid USMCA negotiations​

Mexico's Ministry of Economy resubmitted the tariff proposal on December 3, 2025, speeding up the legislative process. The government has cited support for local production and reducing trade imbalances as its main reason. However, many believe this is a strategic move related to Mexico's ongoing USMCA review negotiations with the United States and American pressure to align tariff policies against China.

Diplomatic efforts

India's swift response and ongoing discussions​

In response to the tariff hike, India has acted swiftly. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has already held high-level talks with Mexico's Vice Minister of Economy Luis Rosendo. The Indian Embassy in Mexico raised concerns on September 30, 2025, seeking special concessions to protect Indian exports. The Department of Commerce is now assessing the full impact of these tariff revisions while working with Mexican authorities for mutually beneficial solutions under international trade rules.

Exporter protection

India's stance on protecting exporter interests​

The actual impact on Indian exports will depend on how essential Indian goods are to Mexican supply chains and whether Indian companies can get exemptions or pass tariff costs to Mexican consumers. The detailed list of affected items is yet to be officially notified. Despite the dispute, India has emphasized its commitment toward a stable and balanced trade environment that benefits businesses and consumers in both countries.

Warning Mexico is going to backfire for India because, like Bangladesh, Mexico hardly exports anything to India. Mexico has little to lose...

More importantly, this shows how serious the Trump administration is - to cut down Indian economy to size, especially its auto parts exports to Mexico. Interesting times ahead.

 

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[Krishna with Flute]

Small gesture by small countries gives lots of Orgasm to our Bangladeshi and Pakistani friends. However, the fact is that even US is unable to stop Indian import. Forget about Pharma, they are unable to stop Mobile export.

Smartphone Exports – First Half of FY 2025-26 (Apr–Sep/Oct 2025)​

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• April–October 2025: India’s smartphone exports to the US reached about US $10.78 billion, up from US $3.60 billion in the same period of FY 2024-25 — roughly 3× growth year-on-year. India Brand Equity Foundation

This $10.78 billion figure is the most specific available for the first half of FY 2025-26 covering Apr–Oct 2025, and reflects strong growth largely driven by production increases under India’s PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme. India Brand Equity Foundation

• India’s total smartphone exports in the first half of FY 2025-26 (Apr–Sep/Oct 2025) were approximately US $13.4 billion – $13.5 billion, up around 59–60% from US $8.5 billion in the first half of FY 2024-25. Business Standard+1
• A large portion of this export volume—around ~70%—was destined for the United States during this period, highlighting the dominant role of the US market. The Times of India

• US Exports to the US in H1FY26 reached ~US $10.78 billion (Apr–Oct 2025). India Brand Equity Foundation
• This was a very strong increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year (FY 2024-25). India Brand Equity Foundation
• India’s total smartphone exports in H1FY26 were about US $13.4–13.5 billion, with the US accounting for the majority share. Business Standard+1

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Microsoft invests US$17.5 billion in India to drive AI diffusion at population scale​

Microsoft invests US$17.5 billion in India to drive AI diffusion at population scale - Source Asia

Microsoft announces its largest investment in Asia to advance India’s cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling and ongoing operations

news.microsoft.com

@Bilal9 , homework for you to come up with argument to defy the news taken straight from Microsoft website.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

$68 billion investment from Amazon, Microsoft, Google​

In the last 48 hours alone, India has secured $52 billion worth of investments from Microsoft and Amazon, underscoring the country's growing importance in the AI map of the world amid the Centre's artificial intelligence push.

On 10 December, Amazon pledged a massive $35 billion investment in India by 2030, seeking to expand exports, create additional one million jobs, and build on AI in the country.

This came a day after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pledged to invest $17.5 billion to ramp up AI and cloud infrastructure in India. As part of its plan, Microsoft would seek to enhance its data centre capacity, train the local workforce and build sovereign tech capabilities. The spending represents Microsoft’s largest investment in Asia.

Intel signs semiconductor deal​

Intel Corp, one of the leading chipmakers around the world, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tata Group on 8 December to explore a collaboration aimed at advancing semiconductor and systems manufacturing, packaging, and the AI compute market in India.

Apple invests billions​

Apple has invested billions of dollars in India this year through its vendors even as Trump threatens with tariffs on companies setting up manufacturing plants outside the US.

Apple vendor Foxconn in May said it will invest $1.5 billion in India for new component plants in Tamil Nadu and boost iPhone manufacturing.

OpenAI, Meta open office​

ChatGPT parent OpenAI in August announced it will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year. The company has already began hiring people for various roles, signalling a deepening push in its second-largest market by numbers.

Why India is becoming an AI hotspot​

According to a report by CNBC, India fares better than most other countries when it comes to building data centres — a key component to enhance AI infrastructure.

MSN

@Bilal9 .

Billu, See how much Haram development is taking in India?

 

[Jiangnan]

Indian child prostitutes. An important pillar of the Indian economy.

Child Prostitution in India: Legal Framework, Historical Roots, and the Ongoing Human Rights Crisis | Legal Service India - Law Articles - Legal Resources

At times, the society is ill-equipped to handle these kinds of problems that arise. As a result, the problems become less important. This is particularly common in situations when moral commitm...

www.legalserviceindia.com

 

[Jiangnan]

Indian child prostitutes. An important pillar of the Indian economy.

 

[Bilal9]

$68 billion investment from Amazon, Microsoft, Google​

In the last 48 hours alone, India has secured $52 billion worth of investments from Microsoft and Amazon, underscoring the country's growing importance in the AI map of the world amid the Centre's artificial intelligence push.

On 10 December, Amazon pledged a massive $35 billion investment in India by 2030, seeking to expand exports, create additional one million jobs, and build on AI in the country.

This came a day after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pledged to invest $17.5 billion to ramp up AI and cloud infrastructure in India. As part of its plan, Microsoft would seek to enhance its data centre capacity, train the local workforce and build sovereign tech capabilities. The spending represents Microsoft’s largest investment in Asia.

Intel signs semiconductor deal​

Intel Corp, one of the leading chipmakers around the world, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tata Group on 8 December to explore a collaboration aimed at advancing semiconductor and systems manufacturing, packaging, and the AI compute market in India.

Apple invests billions​

Apple has invested billions of dollars in India this year through its vendors even as Trump threatens with tariffs on companies setting up manufacturing plants outside the US.

Apple vendor Foxconn in May said it will invest $1.5 billion in India for new component plants in Tamil Nadu and boost iPhone manufacturing.

OpenAI, Meta open office​

ChatGPT parent OpenAI in August announced it will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year. The company has already began hiring people for various roles, signalling a deepening push in its second-largest market by numbers.

Why India is becoming an AI hotspot​

According to a report by CNBC, India fares better than most other countries when it comes to building data centres — a key component to enhance AI infrastructure.

MSN

@Bilal9 .

Billu, See how much Haram development is taking in India?

All BS Propaganda from Modi's IT cell. I pay no heed. Have been hearing this drivel for ages....wake me up when actual investments take place.

And the Rupee comes down below 90 to the US Dollar. Today it's 91.

Indian rupee extends its decline, slumping to fresh record lows this week

The Indian rupee has slumped to fresh record lows this week, falling past 91 against the US dollar on Tuesday. Prolonged trade deal negotiations between New Delhi and Washington is weighing on sentiment. The rupee is Asia's worst performer this year, down more than 6%. While a cheaper rupee...

www.channelnewsasia.com

And the Trump (and Mexican) tariffs stop.

Tera Bad-Naseebi to shuru hi nahi hua....more to come.