The global trade landscape has been thrown into disarray following the latest actions by the Donald Trump administration, which have seen a dramatic escalation of tariffs and a sweeping change in customs policy. The most significant move, which took effect on August 27, 2025, has been the imposition of a steep 50% tariff on a wide range of Indian exports to the United States. This action, coupled with the elimination of the “de minimis” exemption for low-value parcels on August 29, 2025