New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The Donald Trump administration has notified its extra 25% tariff on merchandise imports from India, set to take effect from 27 August. True to form, the US President also warned of fresh barriers against countries whose taxes, legislation and regulations are seen to target US Big Tech companies.

With a wide range of Indian goods facing a50% levy now, it scarcely matters if this hurdle gets pushed further up. It's bad enough that Trump's 'reciprocal' levy of 25% on our shipments was higher than the 15-20% he leviedon those of rival exporters.

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