Trump Tariff Impact on Indo-US Business Ties

The recent imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration arrives at a pivotal moment for India-US business relations, which have been experiencing significant growth. According to the latest figures from the US Department of Commerce, India ranked as the second-highest source of overseas business visitors to the US in May, with approximately 43,000 arrivals, trailing only behind the UK's 50,000.

Global Visitor Trends Show a Decline

International visitor arrivals to the US have seen a 7% decrease in May 2025 compared to the previous year, totaling around 5.63 million. Despite this downturn, India emerged as the second-largest overseas market for inbound visits, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two nations.

Top Source Markets for the US

The US welcomed the majority of its international visitors from Mexico, Canada, the UK, India, and Brazil, which together accounted for 61.4% of total arrivals. Notably, India stands out as the second-largest overseas source market, underscoring its importance to the US economy beyond neighboring countries.

Student Arrivals Highlight Educational Ties

In the realm of education, China and India led as the top sources of overseas students arriving in the US in May, with 7,658 and 7,397 students respectively, further emphasizing the deep-rooted connections between these countries and the United States.