<h1>US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Indian Goods, Telecom Equipment Sector Faces Uncertainty Under Section 232 Review</h1> The Indian telecom equipment sector is expected to remain competitive despite the US government's announcement of a 25 percent tariff on goods from India, including telecom exports. The tariffs, set to take effect August 1, are part of broader US trade measures, including penalties related to India's purchases from Russia. However, key electronics and technology products are currently exempt from these tariffs pending a review of Section 232, which is under bilateral negotiation and expected within two weeks. Industry officials indicate uncertainty about the post-review status but note that previous tariff impositions also excluded technology products during such reviews. Indian telecom exports, valued at approximately Rs 16,000 crore under the production-linked incentive scheme, continue to be a significant part of the electronics export portfolio.