The legal confusion over tariffs has buffeted U.S. trading partners around the world, casting doubt on the durability of Trump’s favorite bargaining tool.

U.S. President Trump's decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could severely impact India's metal exports, worth USD 4.56 billion. As tariffs rise from 25% to 50%, Indian exporters may struggle to remain competitive in the U.

This fresh tariff hike follows a similar increase earlier this year, when Trump raised tariffs on aluminium and steel to 25 per cent.