The Catch Up: 4 April

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma. Today is the 4th of April and here are the headlines. The Trump administration’s new tariffs on global trade partners, including a 27% duty on imports from India, will affect sectors like diamonds, smartphones, solar PV modules, and apparel. While certain products like critical minerals, energy products, and pharmaceuticals may be exempt, most of India’s top exports, including pharmaceuticals worth $8 billion, are not. Petroleum oils derived from bituminous minerals could benefit, but tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles remain unchanged. These measures coul...