<h1>Central government mobilizes ministries, export bodies and private sector to shield exporters from steep new US tariffs</h1> The central government and relevant ministries are reportedly working intensively with export bodies and private-sector agencies to shield exporters after the United States imposed steep additional tariffs on Indian goods; officials say measures aim to provide time and financial cushions to help affected sectors weather the shock and strengthen thereafter, though specific plans remain undisclosed. Government economists highlighted resilient macroeconomic indicators-real GDP growth of 7.8% and nominal growth of 8.8% year-on-year for Q1-suggesting broader economic resilience despite trade headwinds.