US-India trade talks
US Delegation to Visit India Next Week for Critical Trade Agreement Negotiations
Dec 05, 2025 01:40 pm CST
A Trump administration delegation led by Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer is heading to India next week to advance discussions on a potential trade agreement that could reduce the 50% tariffs currently imposed on Indian goods. Both nations are working toward a phased trade understanding, with Indian officials expressing optimism about reaching a solution by the end of the year that would provide relief to India's export sectors heavily impacted by current tariffs.
US-India Relations Improving: Trump Maintains Regular Contact With PM Modi Amid Ongoing Trade Negotiations
Nov 05, 2025 09:07 am CST
The White House confirms that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi communicate frequently while serious trade negotiations continue between the US and India. Despite previous tensions over India's Russian oil purchases that led to increased US tariffs, Trump has expressed interest in reaching a trade deal, signaling potential improvement in bilateral relations as Indian refiners reduce Russian oil imports following new US sanctions.
Trump's Commerce Secretary: "US Will Have To Fix India" Amid Escalating Tariff Tensions
Sep 28, 2025 03:25 pm CST
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick states that America needs to "fix" trade relations with several countries, including India and Brazil, demanding they open markets and stop harmful policies. Following Trump's 50% tariff on Indian imports, trade talks have resumed with a delegation led by India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visiting Washington to negotiate a potential agreement.