Exporters rushing shipments to US ahead of Aug. 27 deadline

 

Indian exporters are rushing shipments ahead of the August 27, 2025 deadline, when President Donald Trump’s secondary sanctions will double Customs duties to 50%. Some are working to ensure that a large portion of Fall-Winter season orders are shipped to mitigate the impact of the increased tariffs. To meet US buyers’ requirements, many exporters have redeployed manpower to advance shipments. Following the 10% tariff imposed in early April, Indian businesses and US buyers had arranged to split the 25% tariff burden equally, with sellers offering a 7-8% discount, buyers reducing their margins by a similar amount, and the remainder passed on to consumers, as per a report.

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