India US trade News
India and the United States are engaged in trade negotiations in New Delhi. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer acknowledged a change in India’s approach, noting that the country has been unexpectedly proactive and that the proposals under discussion are stronger than any previously received.
Former Foreign Secretary warns New Delhi may be forced to reduce Russian crude purchases due to tightening US sanctions and a declining Indo-Pacific focus in Washington.
The move comes just a day after President Trump failed to secure the Nobel Peace Prize, fuelling speculation over whether political frustration has played a role in this latest economic offensive. While Trump has not directly linked his Nobel loss to the China tariffs, the timing has raised eyebrows globally.
During the previous visit of the team of officials from the office of the United States Trade Representative to India on September 16, 2025, positive discussions were held on various aspects of the trade deal. Now, Union Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the US on September 22 for the continuation of the previous discussions.
CEA Nageswaran said that the issues of tariffs are likely to be solved in the next 8-10 weeks, adding that conversations are already being held between US and Indian government.
A report from SBI Capital Market indicated that the Indian markets remained resilient, though the aggressive tariff regime of the United States has become a significant issue globally.
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday said the US President now realised his aggressive trade tactics, including a 25% tariff threat over India’s Russian oil imports, failed to achieve intended results.
Former diplomat and author Vikas Swarup says Trump is angry as India denies him credit for the Indo-Pak ceasefire, while U.S. tariffs target Indian trade.
Late-night hosts turn Trump’s sweeping 50% tariffs on India, Brazil and other nations into a barrage of sharp and joke-filled takedowns.
India reportedly halts the Rs 31,500 Cr P-8I defense deal amid escalating trade tensions and new 50% US duties on Indian goods.
New Delhi braces for export losses as U.S. tariffs land heavy blow on $64 billion trade corridor.
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said that trade negotiations with India are 'moving well'.
US defense sales to India are estimated to reach approximately USD18 billion by 2019 from near zero in 2008, boosting India's national security capabilities and increasing employment in both countries, it said.
The trigger for the latest downturn in trade ties was India’s new rules on e-commerce that restrict the way Amazon.com Inc and Walmart-backed Flipkart do business in a rapidly growing online market set to touch $200 billion by 2027.
Trump wants to stop the subsidies that growing economies like India and China have been receiving as he wants the US.
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