Georgia has Recruited India for Business. Some Entrepreneurs Fear New Tariffs.

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

Georgia may soon lose out on foreign businesses that want to establish a presence in the state because of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, officials and business owners tell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Trump initially announced a 25% tariff rate on India earlier this year, but added an additional 25% in August because the country buys Russian oil, which the White House said “undermines U.S. efforts to counter Russia’s harmful activities.” The 50% import tax went into effect on Wednesday.

Read More at The Atlanta Journal Constition.