India saw exports rise for a second month in August as the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump took effect. The trade deficit also narrowed to $26.49 billion last month — from an eight-month high of $27.35 billion in July. Exports to the United States fell to $6.86 billion in August while overall goods exports dropped to a nine-month low of $35.10 billion. Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff against India in early August after stalled efforts to reach a trade deal. This was followed days later by an additional secondary sanction of 25% for continued purchase of Russian oil. The full extent of the Trump tariffs are likely to be felt from next month since the punitive tariffs kicked in from August 27.