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英語ニュース教材：Indian goods to face 50 per cent US tariff from today（Intermediate レベル）

 

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📖 Script

Today marks a significant change in trade relations between the United States and India. The U.S. has imposed a 50% tariff on goods imported from India. This decision comes after several rounds of negotiations between the two countries failed to result in a new trade agreement. The main reason for this tariff is tension over India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia, despite international pressure to reduce economic ties with Russia due to geopolitical concerns.

The U.S. government believes that India’s reliance on Russian oil undermines efforts to diplomatically isolate Russia. The situation has caused friction between Washington and New Delhi, affecting their previously strong relationship. Both countries have had five rounds of talks trying to reach a trade agreement that would benefit both sides, but no consensus has been achieved.

The new tariff is expected to have a significant impact on India’s economy, as the U.S. is one of its largest trading partners. Many Indian businesses are worried about how this will affect their exports and overall profitability. The Indian government is also concerned about the potential negative effects on its economy, especially as it continues to recover from the global pandemic.

While the tariff is primarily a response to the oil issue, it also highlights broader trade disagreements between the two nations. There are concerns about market access and intellectual property rights, which have been longstanding issues in U.S.-India trade relations. These challenges make it difficult to predict when or if a new trade agreement will be reached.

In the short term, the tariff may lead to higher prices for Indian goods in the U.S., which could reduce demand. Indian companies may need to find new markets or adapt their business strategies to cope with the increased costs. In the long term, it remains to be seen how this will affect the broader economic and political ties between the U.S. and India.

📝 Vocabulary

  • tariff: a tax on goods brought into a country
    例文: “The new tariff is expected to increase the price of imported goods.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • impose a tariff
    • tariff rate
    • tariff policy
    関税
  • negotiation: a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
    例文: “After long negotiations, they finally reached a deal.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • enter into negotiation
    • negotiation skills
    • tough negotiation
    交渉
  • reliance: dependence on something or someone
    例文: “The company’s reliance on one supplier was risky.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • heavy reliance
    • reliance on
    • reduce reliance
    依存
  • consensus: general agreement among a group
    例文: “The team reached a consensus on the project goals.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • reach a consensus
    • consensus view
    • build consensus
    合意
  • profitability: the ability to earn a profit
    例文: “The new strategy improved the company’s profitability.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • increase profitability
    • profitability analysis
    • ensure profitability
    収益性

✏️ Grammar Point

Present Perfect Tense – “The U.S. has imposed a 50% tariff on goods imported from India.”

文法の日本語補足を見る
過去に始まり現在まで続く行動や状態を表す

💡 使用場面

(現在の状況や過去から続く行動を表現するのに使われます)

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: The U.S. has imposed a tariff on Indian goods due to India’s reliance on Russian oil.
  2. MCQ: How many rounds of trade talks have the U.S. and India had?
    a) Three
    b) Four
    c) Five
    d) Six
  3. MCQ: What is NOT a reason mentioned for the tariff?
    a) Market access issues
    b) Intellectual property rights
    c) India’s economic recovery
    d) Reliance on Russian oil
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. True
  2. c) Five
  3. c) India’s economic recovery

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What is the immediate impact of the 50% tariff on Indian goods?
  2. Why do you think the U.S. is concerned about India’s purchase of Russian oil?
  3. What does the word “consensus” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. It will likely increase prices and reduce demand for Indian goods in the U.S.
  2. The U.S. worries that buying Russian oil hurts diplomatic efforts against Russia.
  3. General agreement

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

アメリカがインドからの輸入品に対して50%の関税を課すことが発表され、両国間の貿易関係に大きな影響を与えています。この関税は、インドがロシアからの石油購入を続けていることが主な原因です。アメリカとインドはこれまでに5回の交渉を行いましたが、貿易協定には至っていません。この関税はインド経済に打撃を与える可能性があり、特にパンデミックからの回復過程にあるインドにとって懸念材料となっています。今後の両国間の政治経済関係にも影響を及ぼすと考えられます。

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-27/indian-goods-face-50-per-cent-us-tariff-from-today/105701206

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