AUGUST 20258MOODY SAYS 50 PERCENT US TARIFFS TO HIT INDIAN EXPORTS HARDJLR EXPANDS SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS TO POWER UK, CHINA SITESAccording to an analysis by Moody's Analytics, the combined 50% tariff on Indian exports to the United States will "very substantially" lower demand for Indian goods. The paper discussed the combined impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on Indian imports, which is currently in place, and his 25% secondary tax on India's This summer, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has made considerable progress in its global renewable energy strategy with the opening of a massive solar farm at its Gaydon headquarters. The solar facility, which will provide renewable energy to the facility, covers 26 hectares and is rated at 18MW - enough to provide up to 31% of the site's energy needs. This solar project is the first of three solar energy projects planned in the U.K.economic transactions with Russia, which is scheduled to take effect on August 27."India has experienced a sudden deterioration in its relations with the U.S and has been threatened with 50% tariffs, a rate that will reduce demand for Indian goods very substantially," the report said. A drop in sales to their biggest client "will hurt", it continued, adding that the U.S tariff have left nations in Europe and the Asia-Pacific area "feeling bruised" because the U.S is their biggest trading partner. " Some firms in these countries may be willing to slash prices to maintain volumes, but this will affect firm performance through lower margins, a squeeze on wages and investment", Moody's Analytics added. "Given that we now expect tariffs to remain in place for the remainder of Trump's presidency, the drag on growth, particularly in investments and exports, will be notable," it said.To assist business and financial executives in making informed decisions, Moody's offers data, intelligence, and analytical tools. With more than 115 years of experience, Moody's offers highly qualified analysts, comprehensive data, strong tools backed by innovative technologies, and a forward-looking perspective. The solar farm not only powers operations but also contributes to biodiversity projects by restoring hedgerows with species that are beneficial to birds and pollinators and planting native wildflowers in between the solar panels. This is in line with JLR's objective of surpassing mandated biodiversity targets.An enlarged rooftop solar array at the company's Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) in Wolverhampton, UK, is scheduled to be finished this fall. This new 10.7MW system, which has more than 18,000 panels, will produce over 9,512 MWh of electricity each year, which is enough to power over 3,500 houses for a year. This capability will assist the manufacturing of electric drive units and batteries for JLR's future electric vehicles by providing almost 40% of the site's energy needs.JLR has also progressed towards energy independence in its joint venture in China, CJLR, by extending its rooftop solar array, by another 20MW. Since opening in May 2025, CJLR has been consistently producing over half of its monthly consumption from rooftop solar contributing to reduced costs, energy savings, alongside promoting temperature control in the workshop. TOP STORIESTOP STORIESTOP STORIES
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