New US report flags ‘Make in India’, other Indian policies as trade barriers

New US report flags ‘Make in India’, other Indian policies as trade barriers

The US has in a new report criticised not just India's trade barriers but also some of its domestic policies, including those meant to encourage local manufacturing and supporting farmers..The report casts a shadow on ongoing negotiations between India and the US for a bilateral trade agreement.

US flags India's burdensome import requirements as trade barrier ahead of Trump's tariffs

By Shivangi Acharya and Manoj Kumar

India and US Advance Towards Bilateral Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Pressures

India and the United States are making substantial progress towards finalising a Bilateral Trade Agreement as the deadline for US reciprocal tariffs approaches on April 2. Following an intervention by the Prime Minister’s Office, India has agreed to the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations, paving the way for future discussions. The ToR establishes the foundation for the trade agreement and requires approval from the highest political autho…

Government Tightens Rules On Imports To Protect Industries

India strengthens measures to curb low-quality imports, safeguarding domestic producers and consumers from substandard goods. The Indian government is intensifying efforts to prevent the influx of substandard imported goods that pose risks to domestic industries. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) investigates cases under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, based on petitions from local manufacturers. It assesses responses from stakehold…

US tariffs, IP issues threaten patient access - Express Pharma

On April 2, US President Trump is expected to follow through on his threats to impose 25 per cent tariffs on drug imports from India. And even if the tariff announcements are deferred or lower than expected, the US Trade Representative (US TR)’s latest report gives some clues that the re-calibration indicated by President Trump will continue. On March 3, the US TR Jamieson Greer delivered President Trump’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda and the 2024 a…

US Reciprocal Tariffs to Impact Indian Exports of Dairy, Seafood, Footwear, and More

As the April 2 deadline approaches for US President Donald Trump to impose reciprocal tariffs, there is uncertainty about their implementation. The US is moving towards negotiating a new trade agreement with India, and how these tariffs will affect Indian businesses largely depends on whether they are applied at the product, sector, or country level. Between 2021-22 and 2023-24, the US was India’s largest trading partner, accounting for about 18…