India’s embassy in Washington has hired a lobbying firm with close ties to the Trump administration and a history of advocating for foreign entities targeted by the US, just before 50% tariffs take effect on exports from the South Asian country.

In a strategic move just days before the US's 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports go into effect, the Indian Embassy in Washington DC has engaged a second lobbying firm to strengthen its outreach.

Days ahead of the US imposing a secondary tariff of 25 per cent on India, the embassy in Washington, DC, has hired a second lobbying firm, Mercury Public Affairs. This firm has close ties to American President Donald Trump;