India, April 2 -- When former US President Donald Trump reintroduced his signature "reciprocal tariffs" policy in early 2025, the global trade landscape began shifting once again. At the heart of this disruption lies a core contradiction: the clash between the United States' demand for tariff parity and the inherent asymmetries in economic development between countries like the US and India.

While the broader impact on traditional sectors like textiles, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals has been widely discussed, the more strategic consequences lie deeper-in India's digital economy, electronics manufacturing, satellite communication (satcom), and space technology sectors. These are the growth engines of a modern economy, and the trade ten...