India trade deficit in July widens to $27.35 billion
In April-July, shipments to the U.S. rose to $33.53 billion from $27.57 billion a year ago.
Trump last week imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods due to Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, bringing the total levies on Indian exports to the U.S. to 50% - among the highest of any U.S. trading partner.
India's trade deficit in June at $18.78 billion
The trade deficit stood at $27.35 billion in July, higher than economists' expectations of $20.35 billion, and against $18.78 billion in the previous month.
Goods exports rose to $37.24 billion in July, up from $35.14 billion in June, while imports rose to $64.59 billion, up from $53.92 billion in the previous month, the data showed.
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