Industries Feeling the Strain

1. Textiles, Apparel & Garments

Indian exporters—especially textiles, gems, jewellery, and auto components—are bearing the brunt of an astonishing 50% tariff imposed by the U.S. on August 7, 2025. This sharp rise has already led to stock drops of up to 6%.The Economic TimesThe Times of India+1
Cotton farmers in Vidarbha are particularly anxious: raw cotton prices may fall below the Minimum Support Price, a blow to livelihoods that’s deeply personal for farming communities. The Times of India

2. Automotive & Auto Components

India’s auto parts industry, which exports nearly half of its goods to the U.S., faces a steep 50% duty—threatening revenue, jobs, and investments. India Today India Briefing Times of India
In the U.S., automakers like Ford, GM, and Stellantis are also under pressure as tariffs on steel, aluminum (up to 50%), and parts (25%) hike production costs and endanger jobs. Michigan alone supports 600,000 manufacturing jobs, making the stakes deeply personal for many communities.AP News+1Wikipedia

3. Electronics & Semiconductors

Tech supply chains are creaking. U.S. tariffs—some skyrocketing to 100% on chips and semiconductors, though with numerous exemptions—are sparking uncertainty.Barron’sJusda GlobalLinkedIn
Meanwhile, several electronics manufacturers are pausing expansion plans in India, as the lost cost advantage over China takes its toll. The Economic Times

4. Agriculture & Food

Tariffs on a range of inputs—from peat moss to potash and produce—are pushing up costs for farmers and growers. Greenhouse upgrades become more expensive, and imported fruits or vegetables face supply bottlenecks. Jusda Globalkandhco.com
Globally, U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican agricultural goods mean consumers might soon see higher prices at the grocery store.WikipediaReddit+1

5. Industrial Goods & Manufacturing

Heavy hitters like Caterpillar are reporting a 6.5% rise in input costs, while Molson Coors anticipates around $35 million in added expenses due to aluminum tariffs. Reuters
Higher prices on steel, copper, and machinery aren’t just numbers—they make construction harder, homes pricier, and factories more expensive to run.LinkedInen.insightpost.net

What This Means—for You, for India, and Everywhere

• Families may feel it in rising clothing bills, pricier electronics, and even more expensive groceries.
• Homegrown businesses and exporters are squeezed both ways—facing tumbling demand abroad and cost pressures at home.
• Workers in farming, manufacturing, and manufacturing-adjacent industries face job insecurity and economic uncertainty.