Economist Surjit Bhalla states a comprehensive India-US trade deal is vital for India's economic growth, competitiveness, and development, extending beyond trade balances to markets and technology. He warns delays benefit China and urges PM Modi to prioritize it, noting other trade deals are insufficient.
India and the US have made progress on a bilateral trade agreement but face hurdles over market access, tariffs, and agricultural market access, with neither side willing to concede first.
India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, stated that a trade agreement with the US is delayed due to a 50% tariff on Indian goods. New Delhi seeks preferential market access and a comparative advantage for its exporters in the upcoming talks.
India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, stated that the trade deal with the US is delayed due to a 50% tariff on Indian goods. New Delhi seeks preferential market access through the pact.
India cannot implement the proposed trade agreement with the US until it secures a competitive advantage over competing nations, stated Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He indicated that tariff-related issues remain the final hurdle in negotiations, despite the framework agreement being finalized.
India and the US have finalized the framework of a trade agreement, but its implementation is stalled by New Delhi's need to secure a competitive tariff advantage over rival nations, according to Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The key hurdle is ensuring Indian exports face lower duties than those from competing countries.
The US has proposed additional tariffs of 12.5% on India under its Section 301 probe, citing concerns over forced labor and excess industrial capacity. This move complicates ongoing trade deal talks between the two nations, with experts suggesting India challenge the findings legally and at the negotiating table.
The US has proposed additional tariffs of 12.5% on India as part of its Section 301 probe into forced labor practices. Experts warn this could significantly impact Indian exports and complicate ongoing trade deal negotiations.
The US has proposed additional tariffs on India as part of its Section 301 probe, potentially impacting Indian exports. Experts suggest India should actively challenge the findings and leverage ongoing trade deal negotiations.
The US and India are close to finalizing a trade deal, with 99% reportedly settled. US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to resolve remaining issues, aiming for mutually beneficial outcomes and exploring collaboration in AI and semiconductors.
Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of negotiating a one-sided India-US trade deal to benefit Adani, alleging it aids in closing a US fraud case against Gautam Adani.
The India-US trade deal remains unsigned months after negotiations began, with the Iran conflict diverting diplomatic focus to energy security. Experts warn India risks facing higher tariffs if it fails to seal the deal before Section 301 investigations conclude in June, potentially losing the strategic advantage gained from February's tariff reduction from 50% to 18%.
India and the United States will resume trade talks next week in Washington. A delegation of Indian officials will meet their US counterparts. Discussions will focus on the first phase of a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Recent changes in US tariff policy necessitate a review of the earlier finalized trade structure.
