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The government said the US has placed India in the lower 10 per cent tariff bracket under Section 301 measures on forced labour concerns. Around 45 per cent of India's exports remain exempt, while both countries continue negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement

The US has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on imports from India and 16 other countries under new forced labour enforcement measures. Washington reduced India's proposed tariff after New Delhi amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit imports produced using forced labour

India has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to create a legal framework for prohibiting imports of goods produced using forced labour. The move aligns India's trade regime with global labour standards and comes amid a US Section 301 probe into countries that lack explicit bans on such imports

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India-US bilateral trade talks have entered their final stage, securing preferential market access. Goyal also confirmed the India-UK FTA launches July 15, while the India-EU pact is tracking for a year-end rollout

India and the US will intensify negotiations on a proposed interim trade agreement during a USTR visit to New Delhi on June 23–24. Talks aim to finalise the first tranche of the deal and advance broader bilateral trade agreement discussions

India and the US are close to finalising the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement by July, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. The deal aims to boost market access, strengthen economic ties, and expand cooperation between both nations

Indian mangoes are witnessing a massive demand surge in the United States, with initial shipments selling out within two hours at Costco stores, prompting the Indian Consulate in Seattle to host an elite 'Mango Magic' promotional campaign

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of an interim trade agreement, likely to be executed next month. The pact aims to improve market access and strengthen bilateral trade cooperation

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said most elements of the first phase of the India–US bilateral trade agreement have been finalised, with only minor drafting issues remaining. Talks are set to continue in New Delhi to conclude the first tranche soon

Indian negotiators led by Darpan Jain will meet US officials in Washington from April 20–22 to advance the bilateral trade agreement. Talks may revise tariff terms amid shifting US policies and ongoing trade disputes under Section 301

The US trade deficit widened to $70.3 billion in December, with the annual goods gap with India reaching $58.2 billion in 2025. Imports outpaced exports as goods trade drove the expansion of America’s overall deficit.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the India-US trade deal and agreed to formalise cooperation on critical minerals, energy and technology, reinforcing strategic ties and shared Indo-Pacific priorities.

US President Donald Trump announced a cut in tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb Russian oil purchases. The move links trade relief to geopolitical pressure over the Ukraine war

India and the US are close to finalising a framework trade deal to address high tariffs, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. Parallel talks are also underway on a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement to deepen economic ties

US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo at India, threatening to impose new tariffs on rice imports, should not come as a shock, as it follows a familiar pattern

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India-Russia ties have remained among the steadiest major relationships for decades and Putin’s visit was aimed at reimagining economic cooperation. He dismissed concerns of US displeasure, stressing strategic autonomy and national interest-driven diplomacy

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will expand energy trade with the US, with nuclear power, critical minerals and clean energy driving cooperation. He also criticised the EU’s CBAM, warning it risks isolating Europe and raising its costs.

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said India and the US are likely to resolve their tariff stalemate within 8–10 weeks. Talks are underway to cut reciprocal duties, while both sides intensify efforts toward a mutually beneficial trade agreement

US President Donald Trump announced the resumption of trade talks with India, calling PM Modi a “very good friend.” Modi reciprocated positively, as both sides signalled commitment to a forward-looking strategic partnership despite recent tariff tensions.

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to impose a 75 per cent tariff on US imports in response to Washington’s duties on Indian goods. He warned that exempting duty on US cotton would harm Indian farmers