How Indian American businesses have been impacted by Trump's tariffs

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published October 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM PDT

Imported Indian handmade hard embroidered clothing are displayed at Sona Chaandi, one of the first Indian boutiques in "Little India," in Artesia, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)

Indian American businesses are struggling under President Trump’s 50% tariff on goods imported from India. Many of them rely on goods and materials sourced directly from India.

We hear from Juhi Doshi, an associate producer for NBC’s Meet the Press, about the impact on the businesses.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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