India's government announced tax cuts on hundreds of consumer goods, from air conditioners to cars, to boost spending and counter the impact of US tariffs. These new tariffs, totaling 50%, threaten $48.2 billion in Indian exports to the US. The reduced goods and services tax (GST) will have a two-tier structure (5% and 18%), effective September 22nd. Prime Minister Modi aims to protect the Indian economy, and India is also seeking to diversify its exports to other global markets like Europe and Africa.

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