New Delhi, March 7 -- Trump, while addressing a joint session of the US Congress, labelled tariffs, or import duties, imposed by various nations on goods exported by the US as "very unfair". He also singled out "higher than 100%" tariffs that he said India currently imposes on automotive imports from the US.

Although Trump did not specifically refer to electronic goods in his address, strictures set to be imposed by the US from 2 April could add tax liabilities to electronic goods imported by technology companies from India, too. Therefore, brands that are using India as a manufacturing hub now could see their overall costs increase. Such a situation would theoretically put pressure on the advantage that India currently holds over other ...