Nothing CEO Carl Pei’s strategy amid the ongoing global trade uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes is to increase exports from India. In an ask-me-anything (AMA) session on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Pei replied to a user’s question who asked, “How is Nothing looking to manage uncertainty around tariffs and global trade?”
Tariffs are a key tool in global trade battles. Countries impose tariffs on imports to protect their local industries, but these measures can have ripple effects on economies worldwide. Simply put, a tariff is a tax imposed by a country on imported goods. Hence, higher tariffs make foreign products more expensive, potentially reducing their imports
The Indian economy thrives on trade. Here’s a look at the top trading partners (FY 2023-24):