印度拟反制美钢铝关税措施

Group 1 - The Indian government has submitted a notification to the WTO, seeking to impose additional tariffs on certain U.S. goods in response to long-standing tariffs on Indian steel and aluminum products by the U.S. [1] - The U.S. imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum in 2018, resulting in an estimated loss of $1.2 billion for Indian exports [1] - The U.S. has consistently maintained that its tariffs are based on "national security" concerns, refusing to classify them as "safeguard measures" under WTO rules [1] Group 2 - India's proposed countermeasures will target U.S. agricultural products such as pulses and nuts, as well as high-value chemical goods, aiming to balance losses in the Indian steel and aluminum sectors [2] - The countermeasures are intended to provide the Indian steel industry with time to adjust to the impacts of U.S. tariffs, which have significantly reduced India's steel exports to the U.S. in 2024 [2] - Analysts suggest that while India is taking a strong stance on tariffs, the actual impact of these countermeasures may be limited due to the unilateral nature of U.S. tariffs, which disregard international trade rules [2]