Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Iran Traders: India's Trade & Chabahar Port at Risk!

• US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran to pressure Tehran over its violent crackdown on protests.
• India, a major trading partner with Iran, exported goods worth $1.24 billion and imported $0.44 billion in FY 2024-25, totaling $1.68 billion.
• The new tariff, combined with existing US taxes on Indian goods linked to Russian oil, will impact India's export competitiveness.
• India's Chabahar Port Project in Iran faces challenges, though India plans to continue support for strategic interests.
• The US Supreme Court is reviewing the validity of Trump's tariffs, with a decision expected to impact global trade and supply chains.

Why It Matters: Trump's new 25% tariff on Iran traders threatens India's trade, Chabahar Port, and global supply chains.