The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has formally challenged the United States' imposition of a 10% Section 301 tariff on Indian exports, arguing that the measure is not supported by credible evidence.
The research group contends that the forced-labour justification for the duties is flawed, marking a significant escalation in the diplomatic and trade friction between the two economies.
This challenge aligns with broader resistance from major Indian industry associations, which have previously warned that the blanket duties risk disrupting deeply integrated supply chains.
The coordinated pushback highlights growing concern among Indian exporters that the tariffs are being applied without sufficient due process or factual basis.
The dispute centers on the US Trade Representative’s investigation into forced labour practices, which India has formally requested be reviewed.
New Delhi argues that the underlying report contains significant flaws and that the resulting tariffs threaten to undermine bilateral trade relations.