Why Does India Face 12.5% ‘Forced Labour’ Tariff While Others Get 10%? USTR Findings Explained

Why Does India Face 12.5% ‘Forced Labour’ Tariff While Others Get 10%? USTR Findings Explained

Last Updated:June 03, 2026, 12:07 IST The Office of the United States Trade Representative said it had found that the policies and practices of 60 economies were “unreasonable and burden or restrict US commerce” India and the US are in the middle of negotiating a bilateral trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and reducing…

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Trump Aides To Visit India Monday For Talks On India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement

Trump Aides To Visit India Monday For Talks On India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement

Last Updated:May 27, 2026, 8:20 PM IST Discussions during the upcoming visit will focus on finalising details of the interim agreement while also advancing negotiations under the broader trade pact. India and the United States had issued a joint statement on February 7, 2026, announcing a framework for an interim agreement aimed at promoting reciprocal…

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US Confident India Trade Deal Will Be Finalised In ‘Coming Weeks’, Calls Ties ‘Remarkable’

US Confident India Trade Deal Will Be Finalised In ‘Coming Weeks’, Calls Ties ‘Remarkable’

Last Updated:May 22, 2026, 09:17 IST US Ambassador Sergio Gor says a US India interim trade deal could be finalised in coming weeks, as he called the ties “remarkable”. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands at the White House in Washington DC. (Source: Reuters) United States Ambassador to India Sergio…

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When Will India-US Trade Deal Happen And What Are The No-Go Zones? Piyush Goyal Answers

When Will India-US Trade Deal Happen And What Are The No-Go Zones? Piyush Goyal Answers

Last Updated:September 05, 2025, 00:20 is Amid worsening ties between India and the US due to a tariff tussle, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India-US ties are “multidimensional and will only strengthen with time” Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a meeting, in USA, in May. (Image: @PiyushGoyal/PTI) Commerce…

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India–US Trade Deal In Limbo As American Delegation Postpones Visit Amid Tariff Dispute: Report

India–US Trade Deal In Limbo As American Delegation Postpones Visit Amid Tariff Dispute: Report

New Delhi: The next round of negotiations for the proposed India-United States bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is likely to be delayed, with a visiting American delegation expected to defer its scheduled trip to New Delhi later this month, according to reports. Five rounds of talks have already taken place, with the sixth round originally planned…

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