US Unleashes Section 301 on India: 'Made in India' Goods Face High Tariffs

• Trump administration initiates 'Section 301' investigation against India and 16 other countries, threatening heavy taxes on Indian goods.
• Section 301, a powerful US trade law, allows the President to impose sanctions on countries whose trade policies harm American interests; previously used against China.
• US alleges India is 'dumping' subsidized solar panels, steel, aluminum, and petrochemicals, and cites a $58 billion trade surplus in India's favor.
• A parallel investigation accuses India and 60 nations of using forced labor, potentially banning Indian textiles and handicrafts from the US market.
• India's Ministry of Commerce awaits a public hearing on May 5, 2026, in Washington to defend its 'Make in India' policy and avoid 10-25% additional tariffs by July 2026.