High Tariffs on Indian Goods: New India Abroad reached out to members of the Indian American community to understand how they are coping with the recent changes. Here’s what they shared.

The newly imposed tariffs—some pushing the overall duty on Indian products up to 50 percent—have triggered a chain reaction. The impact starts with exporters in India, moves through Indian grocery outlets across the U.S., and ultimately lands on consumers, most of whom are from the Indian diaspora.

The most visible consequence has been the sharp rise in prices of essential Indian groceries. Items deeply tied to everyday meals and cultural practices have seen the steepest price hikes, leaving households to rethink how they shop.