<h1>Rupee Drops 19 Paise Against Dollar Amid Strong US Currency, Domestic Equity Declines, and Tariff Uncertainty</h1> The rupee fell 19 paise to 87.37 against the US dollar in early trade, influenced by the strong American currency and a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders attributed this decline to uncertainty over US tariff impositions, which have caused market volatility. The Reserve Bank of India is intervening to prevent excessive rupee depreciation near the 87.40 level. The dollar index rose slightly, while Brent crude decreased. Domestic equities saw significant declines, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty both dropping over 1%. Globally, impending US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and increased tariffs on China have heightened economic uncertainty.