<h1>US imposes 50% tariff on Indian exports under trade rules, India seeks alternative markets and solutions</h1> The US administration imposed a unilateral 50 percent tariff on exports from India, a move criticized by a senior Indian official as lacking logic and reason. Despite this, trade negotiations between the two countries continue, with India confident that mutually beneficial solutions will be found. The tariffs, reportedly in response to India's import of Russian oil, affect sectors such as textiles, marine, and leather exports. India views the tariffs as unfair but maintains that its industry will not be derailed and will seek alternative markets in regions like the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and South Asia. Ongoing talks include planned visits by US officials to India. Both countries remain strategic partners, exploring trade opportunities and cooperation, including discussions on alternatives to the US dollar for bilateral trade and potential collaboration in renewable energy and biofuels.