Global Pulse

The Global Pulse is a short, 2-3 minute video series released on Wednesdays featuring Maryland Smith faculty who break down a trending global topic and why it matters to you.

If you're interested in being featured on an upcoming video or would like to propose a topic to discuss, please contact Marina Augoustidis at maugoust@umd.edu.

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In this week’s Global Pulse, Pallassana K. Kannan, clinical professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, discusses how Indian sellers have surpassed $20 billion in exports on Amazon ahead of schedule, despite higher U.S. tariffs. He explains that policy reforms, improved logistics, and stronger digital infrastructure have enabled more than 200,000 small businesses across India to reach customers worldwide. Kannan says this surge reflects a broader shift toward microexports and digital trade, while emphasizing the need for resilience through market diversification, brand building, and stronger support systems for small exporters.

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