The Push For Zero Tariffs

Solitaire International: Are zero tariffs on diamonds just wishful thinking, or a realistic possibility?

With the US imposing 25% tariffs on India — and another 25% set to follow on August 27 — the ripple effects go far beyond India’s domestic trade. Global supply chains, pricing, sourcing strategies, and market dynamics are all at risk. Cutting India out isn’t realistic, given its central role in cutting and polishing. 

That leaves one lifeline: convincing the Trump administration that diamonds qualify for an exemption.

In my latest column for Solitaire International, I break down what that argument could look like, what it would take for the campaign to succeed, and why the stakes couldn’t be higher for the trade.

Read the full article here: The Push For Zero Tariffs