Trump's 50% Levy Is Forcing Indian Banks to Scrutinize Exporters
Bloomberg News spoke to officials at five large Indian lenders who said they're assessing the financial ramifications of the punitive levies on their clients, especially those in the export-dependent textile, gem and jewelery sectors. They all spoke on the condition of anonymity, as the information is not public.
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