ISAS Briefs

The United States (US) President Donald Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the US has caused widespread concern over the prospects of a global trade war. This paper argues that the US’ decision to raise tariffs on national security grounds might create a disturbing precedent. Focusing on the likely impact of the tariffs on India, it points out that, while the immediate effect might be limited, India needs to watch out for specific actions like ‘reciprocal tax’ that can follow in future.