India, March 5 -- The U.S. dollar slid on Wednesday, extending recent losses, as the Trump administration's tariff moves and the retaliatory measures announced by some countries have raised concerns about global economic growth.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has given a one-month tariff exemption to automakers after he spoke with the heads of General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis.

In economic news, a report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday showed private sector employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of February, rising by 77,000 jobs, after climbing by an upwardly revised 186,000 jobs in January.

Economists had expected private sector employment to grow by 140,000 jobs compared...