The recent 25% U.S. tariff on imported vehicles and key auto components has sent shockwaves through the global auto and steel industries. While India is not a direct exporter of cars to the U.S., the domino effect of this policy is rippling into India's steel sector, particularly for automotive-grade steel. This blog unpacks the real impact on India’s top steel exporters, changing trade dynamics, and what the future holds for the steel economy in a post-tariff world.