By Neha Arora (Reuters) -Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of aluminium tariffs to 50% poses a threat to the Indian industry already struggling with surging imports.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer-led UK government stated that the two countries agreed on the need to implement a tariff deal as soon as possible.

India's engineering exports face significant headwinds as the US prepares to impose a 50% tariff on steel and aluminium imports, effective June 4, 2025. This move, doubling existing duties, threatens approximately $5 billion in annual exports,