India Leads Nations Facing Trump’s Trade War as Kerala’s Exports Plunge

India tops the list of countries hit hardest by Donald Trump’s trade‑war tactics, and Kerala’s export earnings are plummeting as a result. The steep fall in Kerala’s export revenue is evident across the state, and the rest of the nation is watching the downturn. Trump has now fired another round, directing the full weight—100 %—of the latest strike at India. Manorama Online associate producer Anilkumar Sharma is analysing how the trade war has battered Kerala, how other Indian states are coping, and what the government’s response might be. The article cites Trump’s campaign slogan “Make America Great Again” and notes that after winning the presidential election, his first major policy action was to launch the trade war. Kerala’s situation illustrates how tariff‑driven pressure can quickly erode export income for a region dependent on foreign markets. Authorities are monitoring the impact while seeking ways to offset the loss.

Context

Trump’s trade war relies on high tariffs and import limits to push other economies into compliance. Such measures often cause rapid drops in export volumes for areas like Kerala that depend heavily on overseas buyers. The focus on India reflects the country’s sizable trade relationship with the United States.