A study by UNCTAD, the trade and investment body of the UN, notes that India gained $755 million in additional exports, mainly of chemicals, metals and ore, to the U.S. in the first half of 2019.
The report, Trade and Trade Diversion Effects of United States Tariffs on China, said that U.S. tariffs on China resulted in the U.S. purchasing more chemicals ($243 million), metals and ore ($181 million), electrical machinery ($83 million) and various machinery ($68 million) from India. Additionally, increased exports from India in areas such as agri-food, furniture, office machinery, precision instruments, textiles and apparel, and transport equipment were recorded.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
