Selling from India has been very difficult.
Over the past few months, Indian sellers on eBay have faced an unprecedented challenge. Since the implementation of the 50% tariff on Indian goods by President Trump, many of us have seen our sales plummet—some by as much as 80%. This steep decline has left countless small businesses and entrepreneurs struggling to stay afloat, questioning whether survival on eBay is even possible under these conditions.
The tariff has had a particularly harsh impact on categories where Indian sellers traditionally thrive: textiles, leather goods, handicrafts, and jewelry. These products, once popular among U.S. buyers for their quality and affordability, have become significantly more expensive. For many of us, the U.S. was our primary market, and losing that demand has been devastating.
Is there any way to solve this issue ?
lawnmowerpartsstore2
·11 months agoIts all due to the Rare Earths that China holds and doesn't want to share. Meantime the extra 100% Tariffs wont come into play until November 1st. It gives the Governments time to come to the table and talk.
reallynicestamps
·10 months agoWhy should any country "share" the natural resources of their lands?
They have a product.
They can put a price on it and sell it to whomever they wish.
Seller's choice -- especially if there is a high demand and low supply for the product.
It's called capitalism.
tobaccocardyahoo
·11 months agoEverything is working as the President of the United States intends it to.
kelekt
·11 months ago@certifiedcitynet "The whole point of President Trump's tariffs is to bring jobs back to America and level the playing field. He is not evil for wanting to better life for Americans, all of whom will benefit from an improved economy. "
Exactly. well said and thank you.
big_guys_place
·11 months agoSure, India can start by stop buying oil from Russia. India knows the money they give Russia feeds their war machine. Stop doing that. Otherwise pay the tariffs.
certifiedcitynet
·11 months agoThe whole point of President Trump's tariffs is to bring jobs back to America and level the playing field. He is not evil for wanting to better life for Americans, all of whom will benefit from an improved economy.
The POTUS's foreign policy is intended to teach foreign countries how to fish for a lifetime rather than giving them free fish for the short term (to paraphrase the old Indian allegory), as Obama and Biden were doing.
lu12-deals
·10 months agoThat may very well be the point of the tariffs, but it ain't working and it won't work. American tariffs on imports are a tax that are paid by Americans. All they do is shrink the economy by preferring domestic manufacture versus foreign. It's a variation on Brexit, but at a much larger scale. What has been the impact of Brexit? Cratering living standards is the answer. Don't take my word for it ... do a google search: Ronald Reagan on tariffs, and pull up the first Youtube result you see.
If you're interested in learning macroeconomics, and why international trade is a net social good, audit any local university or community college-level class. Learn about comparative advantage, Adam Smith, specialization, and economies of scale.
As far as no more free fish for other nations, as you put it, what on earth is that $20 billion bailout to Argentina if not a freebie? So much for 'America First'.
onefootflipper
·11 months agoI would look for a new business model that doesn't involve selling to America. Perhaps even try to branch out into things that wouldn't even have to leave the country. I know India has a huge tech industry with firms opening and closing all the time. Seems like anyone bright enough to successfully sell anything to Americans could somehow get themselves in that loop to buy the tech equipment from the failed firms and sell it to the new ones starting up.
roccotacodad54
·11 months agoThis tariff situation has been going on for a long time.
India even had tariffs as high as 100% on Harley Davidson motorcycles. Around 50% on alot of agricultural products. Indias average has been about 12% on US imports vs Americas 2.2% on India imports in the past. Quite an imbalance.
This will hopefully even out in the end as recriprocal tariffs even out both ways (hopefully).
In the meantime..............?
lacemaker3
·11 months ago@uncommonkrafts
The end of the de minimis exemption, which took effect on Aug 29, 2025, has had an even bigger effect on international sales to the USA than the tariffs. International postal traffic dropped off by 80% when this change happened. The postal traffic that is left is the letter mail, documents and non commercial shipments.
Even if the tariffs are lifted, the de minimis exemption is not likely to be put back in place. Shipments into the USA will continue to be problematic, and will probably never go back to where they used to be. The USA wants to reduce and minimize imports.
International sellers will need to develop other business models which are viable long term, and start to target sales to other regions.
bonanza125
·11 months ago"Is there any way to solve this issue ?"
Unless the courts block the tariffs there isn't really much else to solve this issue. You are not alone in this situation cause many others have the same issues and when these tariffs were announced many people already knew customer spending would be down internationally.
wirkaholic
·11 months ago@uncommonkrafts It has affected US just as much. We used to get in International orders all the time. Now it's come to a standstill. I had one yesterday which was the first one in a two month span. I don't blame them. I wouldn't want to pay those outrageous fees either.
I hope everyone here is right when they say it will be resolved soon. I'm definitely not gonna hold my breath on that. This whole year has been more like "Hold my beer, Watch this!" Just seen China's now at 100% terrifs.
soh.maryl
·11 months agoCan you explain how the tariffs currently imposed on imported goods into the United States have affected sellers in the US?
sin-n-dex
·11 months agoUSA sellers who import their product to sell within the USA have to pay tariffs, which means the price of the merchandise goes up.
I've been in communication with a USA seller that only sells in USA but imports their raw materials from abroad to make their product in the USA. Since they can't source this stuff locally, it's being imported, and thus affecting their business.
C.
soh.maryl
·11 months agoThank you. I hadn't considered it from that angle.
reallynicestamps
·11 months ago@wirkaholic
The tariffs are set by the USA and paid by US residents who import goods.
There are no tariffs against imports from the US and overseas buyers would not be paying any.
But.
While there are some retaliatory tariffs on some goods in some countries.
More important
Many individuals around the world have decided that they as consumers can find it elsewhere.
Here in Canada, supermarkets have basically stopped ordering US produce and moved to Mexican, Peruvian, Italian, Chinese, Moroccan, German, Indian, or Australian suppliers, because the quality is good and their customers will not buy American.
There is a consumer -led world wide boycott on US made products.
Elbows UP!
msha3839
·10 months agoWell, time for US companies to move back home from Canada and US buyers ignore Canadian products..p.s. we will see how it works for Canada…
toomuchstuffagain35
·11 months agoI have to agree. When did China go to 100% tariffs? I haven't seen that reported anywhere.
lawnmowerpartsstore2
·11 months agoIts all over the internet today
toomuchstuffagain35
·11 months agoI see it. A new "threat" to raise the tariffs.
Who knows if it will happen.
chapeau-noir
·11 months agoAt this time, it's a waiting game, I'm sorry to say, and it's impacting most to one extent or another. You carry great, unique items, too.
hartungcards
·11 months agoHang in there, the Golden Age of India will be here shortly.
tools*
·11 months agoI'm sure our untainted Supreme Court will make an objective decision.
lu12-deals
·11 months agoThe tariffs are under litigation and might end up going away. It all hinges on the Supreme Court. There should be a decision soon, i think.