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 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
